Demographics & People — Alamogordo, New Mexico
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 31,063 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~31,900 |
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| Median Age | 37.1 |
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| Total Households | 13,194 |
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| Family Households | 7,502 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.31 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 20,698 |
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| Black or African American | 1,793 |
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| Asian | 830 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 9,881 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 12,865 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 10,014 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 7,298 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 5,698 |
| German | 3,765 |
| English | 3,230 |
| Irish | 2,468 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 2,392 |
| American | 1,816 |
| Hispanic: Spaniard | 1,266 |
Language
| English Only | 24,812 |
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| Spanish | 3,528 |
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| Population 5+ | 29,240 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 4,337 |
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| Population 18+ | 22,327 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 17.9 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 7.3% |
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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 Alamogordo, New Mexico.
