Economy & Jobs — Sheep Springs, New Mexico
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $30,625 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$32,800 |
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| Per Capita Income | $12,243 |
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| Poverty Rate | 36.1% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 20.6% |
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| In Labor Force | 131 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 40.6% |
| Construction | 14.9% |
| Public Admin | 13.9% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 108 |
| Physician Offices | 59 |
| Gas Stations | 57 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 51 |
| Dental Offices | 41 |
| Auto Repair | 35 |
| Law Offices | 32 |
| General Merchandise | 30 |
| Insurance Agencies | 29 |
| Real Estate Offices | 26 |
| Commercial Banks | 26 |
| Hotels Motels | 24 |
| Coffee Shops | 24 |
| Accounting Firms | 20 |
| Child Day Care | 18 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
