Vadito CDP, New Mexico Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Vadito CDP is a small community located in New Mexico. The total population is 340. It ranks as the 301st most populous out of 492 cities and towns in New Mexico.

Age Demographics

The median age in Vadito CDP is 41.9 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 39.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Vadito CDP is $57,083. This is 8% lower than the state median of $62,125. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 27% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.6%. This is 36% lower than the state poverty rate of 18.1%. The unemployment rate is 0.0%. This is 100% lower than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $143,800. Housing costs are 38% lower than the state median of $232,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Vadito CDP is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 81.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Vadito CDP has a predominantly Hispanic or Latino population, comprising 86.2% of all residents. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 13.2%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (13.2%) is well below the state average of 36.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (86.2% vs 48.1%). The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 1.6%.

Education

16.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 46% lower than the state rate of 30.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Vadito CDP, New Mexico is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against New Mexico state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 492 Census-designated places in New Mexico. For official data, visit data.census.gov.