Economy & Jobs — Vado, New Mexico
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $37,411 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$34,000 |
| Per Capita Income | $14,144 |
| Poverty Rate | 25.7% |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.2% |
| In Labor Force | 1,378 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Construction | 20.8% |
| Retail | 18.3% |
| Professional | 15.1% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
| Physician Offices | 141 |
| Fast Food | 130 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 111 |
| Insurance Agencies | 82 |
| Law Offices | 75 |
| Gas Stations | 61 |
| Child Day Care | 60 |
| Real Estate Offices | 57 |
| Dental Offices | 56 |
| Commercial Banks | 44 |
| Auto Repair | 41 |
| Hotels Motels | 36 |
| General Merchandise | 34 |
| Coffee Shops | 28 |
| Home Health | 27 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.