Demographics & People — Chaparral, New Mexico
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 16,642 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~22,400 |
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| Median Age | 31.6 |
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| Total Households | 4,758 |
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| Family Households | 3,834 |
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| Average Household Size | 3.49 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 5,424 |
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| Black or African American | 202 |
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| Asian | 114 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 15,093 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 13,721 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 12,835 |
| Other groups | 11,144 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,167 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 762 |
| Hispanic: All other Hispanic or Latino | 729 |
| German | 384 |
| English | 361 |
| French (except Basque) | 344 |
| Irish | 168 |
Language
| English Only | 3,844 |
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| Spanish | 11,693 |
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| Population 5+ | 15,674 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 675 |
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| Population 18+ | 10,822 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 29.9 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 4.5% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Chaparral, New Mexico.
