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Population of Chama, New Mexico

StateNew Mexico
Land Area (mi²)2.7 sq mi
Density (mi²)336.1/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-1.1% (-10)
Growth Since 2020-1.32% (-12)
Rank in State150th
Rank in Country15552th

The population of Chama, NM in 2022 is estimated to be 897. This is a decrease of -1.1% (-10 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Chama by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Chama by Age

Chama Population Pyramid 2022
Chama Median Age
47.8
Total
46.1
Male
52.4
Female
Chama Sex Ratio
47.96%
436
Male
52.04%
473
Female
Chama Age Dependency Ratio
36.6
Old Age Dependency Ratio
23.4
Child Dependency Ratio
Chama Adults
776
Adults
(208 of whom are seniors) in Chama.

Population of Chama by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Chama

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 16.5%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 19.95%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 13.32%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Chama

While the overall poverty rate of Chama is 16.5%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (13.32%) is generally lower than the male poverty rate (19.95%).

Poverty Rate of Chama by Employment Status and Sex

0%
Female Employed
0%
Female Unemployed
6.49%
Male Employed
0%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Chama by Education

19.38%
Less Than 9th Grade
20.65%
High School
16.22%
Some College
8.46%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of Chama

  • All Ages
  • 5-17
  • 18-64
  • 65+
Top Languages in Chama

The most common language spoken in Chama is Spanish, with 51.71% of people speaking Spanish. In addition, 48.29% of people speak Only English, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of Chama by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

students have the highest high school graduation rate of all races and ethnicities in Chama, at .

Compared to other races and ethnicities, students have the highest bachelor's degree rate at .

Educational Attainment of Chama by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree648.79%
Bachelors Degree669.07%
Associates Degree141.92%
Some College20828.57%
High School Graduate24733.93%
9th to 12th Grade8611.81%
Less Than 9th Grade435.91%

Earnings Statistics of Chama by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$31,118

Average Earnings

$40,156

Average Male

$22,361

Average Female

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