Economy & Jobs — Velarde, New Mexico
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $97,776 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$72,600 |
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| Per Capita Income | $39,718 |
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| Poverty Rate | 21.8% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 166 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Arts Food | 33.1% |
| Public Admin | 31.4% |
| Education Healthcare | 25.6% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 20 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 17 |
| Gas Stations | 14 |
| Physician Offices | 14 |
| General Merchandise | 12 |
| Child Day Care | 11 |
| Hotels Motels | 10 |
| Insurance Agencies | 8 |
| Commercial Banks | 7 |
| Grocery Stores | 5 |
| Auto Repair | 5 |
| Real Estate Offices | 4 |
| Accounting Firms | 4 |
| Home Health | 4 |
| Liquor Stores | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
