Hatch: Economy & Jobs
Median household income in Hatch is $43,486 (1.3× below Doña Ana County median $56,848; 1.5× below New Mexico median $64,972), with homes at a median value of $102,800. The surrounding county supports 79,409 jobs (avg $49,974).
- $55,105 avg taxable income per return — higher than the median household income.
Income & Affordability
Median household income $43,486 — below the New Mexico median ($64,972). Poverty rate 19.0% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Affordability · Price To Income Ratio | 2.4× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Rent To Income Pct | 13.9% |
| Affordability · Affordable | Yes |
| Affordability · Interpretation | very affordable |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $102,660 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $5,657,054 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $55,105 |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $46,292 |
| Median Household Income | $43,486 (vs New Mexico $64,972) |
| Poverty Rate | 19.0% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | blue_collar |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Education Healthcare |
| Economic Character · Income Level | working-class |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $43,486 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 6.5% — above the U.S. average of ~4%. 2% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 1.9% |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Primary Mode | drove alone |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 79,409 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $3,968,334,351 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $49,974 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 845,580 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.5% (vs New Mexico 6.2%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 184 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 358,028 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 1,945.80 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Fruit & Tree Nut Totals, Crop Totals, Animal Totals, Milk, Vegetable Totals |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 3,836 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 54,657 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 2,216,228 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 19 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 61 |
| Local Businesses · Department Stores | 3 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 34 |
| Local Businesses · Clothing Stores | 13 |
| Local Businesses · Pet Stores | 8 |
| Local Businesses · Bookstores | 5 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 111 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 130 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 11 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 28 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (2)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (5)
| Nearest Snap · Name | United Drug & Liquor |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Total In Area | 5 |
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | GREATER BELEN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $1,656,964,743 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 7,546.72 |
| Federal Spending · Population | 219,561 people |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 77.9% |
|---|---|
| Pct Public Transit | 7.4% |
| Pct Walked | 1.9% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 26.7 years (vs New Mexico 39.7y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 33.6% |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Affordable | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | strong SS base, VA nearby, affordable |
| Retirement Score · Rating | good |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12