Chama, NM

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Chama Overview

801
TOTAL POPULATION
450
MALE POPULATION
351
FEMALE POPULATION
128.21
MALES / 100 FEMALES
78.00
FEMALES / 100 MALES
59.1
MEDIAN AGE
2.7
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.0
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$27,305
PER CAPITA INCOME
$61,736
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$40,521
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
46.8%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
53.2¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.44
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
357
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
47.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
18.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Chama Zip Codes

Chama Area Codes

Race in Chama

The most populous races in Chama are Hispanic or Latino (648 | 80.9%), Some other Race (497 | 62.1%), and White / Caucasian (290 | 36.2%).
Race in Chama
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino64880.9%
Native / Alaskan30.4%
White / Caucasian29036.2%
Two or more Races111.4%
Some other Race49762.1%
Total801100.0%

Ancestry in Chama

The most populous ancestries reported in Chama are Mexican (96 | 12.0%), German (76 | 9.5%), Spanish (75 | 9.4%), English (37 | 4.6%), and Scotch-Irish (25 | 3.1%), together accounting for 38.6% of all Chama residents.
Ancestry in Chama
Ancestry# Population% Population
Apache30.4%
Austrian111.4%
Cherokee111.4%
English374.6%
French172.1%
German769.5%
Lithuanian141.8%
Mexican9612.0%
Northern European101.3%
Scotch-Irish253.1%
Spanish759.4%
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Immigrants in Chama

Immigrants in Chama
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
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Sex and Age in Chama

Sex and Age in Chama

The most populous age groups in Chama are 65 to 69 Years (64 | 14.2%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (75 | 21.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in Chama
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Years9 (2.0%)8 (2.3%)
10 to 14 Years24 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Years32 (7.1%)2 (0.6%)
20 to 24 Years30 (6.7%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years10 (2.2%)31 (8.8%)
30 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)32 (9.1%)
35 to 39 Years49 (10.9%)26 (7.4%)
40 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)16 (4.6%)
45 to 49 Years18 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
50 to 54 Years16 (3.6%)53 (15.1%)
55 to 59 Years43 (9.6%)28 (8.0%)
60 to 64 Years62 (13.8%)75 (21.4%)
65 to 69 Years64 (14.2%)48 (13.7%)
70 to 74 Years38 (8.4%)0 (0.0%)
75 to 79 Years32 (7.1%)0 (0.0%)
80 to 84 Years23 (5.1%)20 (5.7%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)12 (3.4%)
Total450 (100.0%)351 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Chama

Median Family Size in Chama

Median Family Size in Chama
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple176 (82.6%)2.39
Single Male/Father0 (0.0%)-
Single Female/Mother37 (17.4%)4.27
Total Families213 (100.0%)2.72

Median Household Size in Chama

Median Household Size in Chama
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple176 (45.1%)2.39
Single Male/Father0 (0.0%)-
Single Female/Mother37 (9.5%)4.70
Non-family177 (45.4%)1.16
Total Households390 (100.0%)2.05

Household Size by Marriage Status in Chama

Out of a total of 390 households in Chama, 213 (54.6%) are family households, while 177 (45.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 151, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 152.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Chama
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-152 (39.0%)
2-Person Households151 (38.7%)25 (6.4%)
3-Person Households26 (6.7%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households34 (8.7%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households2 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total213 (54.6%)177 (45.4%)

Female Fertility in Chama

Fertility by Age in Chama

Female Fertility by Age in Chama
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Chama

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Chama
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Chama

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Chama
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Chama

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Chama
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Chama

Income Overview in Chama

Per Capita Income in Chama is $27,305, while median incomes of families and households are $61,736 and $40,521 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income801$27,305
Median Family Income213$61,736
Mean Family Income213$64,678
Median Household Income390$40,521
Mean Household Income390$52,936
Income Deficit213$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)80146.79%
Wage / Income Gap ($)80153.21¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index8010.44

Earnings by Sex in Chama

Average Earnings in Chama are $36,125, $44,539 for men and $23,698 for women, a difference of 46.8%.
Earnings by Sex in Chama
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male221 (61.7%)$44,539
Female137 (38.3%)$23,698
Total358 (100.0%)$36,125

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Chama

The most common earnings brackets in Chama are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (45 | 20.4%) and $22,500 to $24,999 for women (24 | 17.5%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Chama
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less16 (7.2%)6 (4.4%)
$2,500 to $4,99932 (14.5%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)13 (9.5%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)17 (12.4%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)4 (2.9%)
$17,500 to $19,99913 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)17 (12.4%)
$22,500 to $24,9993 (1.4%)24 (17.5%)
$25,000 to $29,99915 (6.8%)10 (7.3%)
$30,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $39,99916 (7.2%)4 (2.9%)
$40,000 to $44,99919 (8.6%)11 (8.0%)
$45,000 to $49,99910 (4.5%)4 (2.9%)
$50,000 to $54,99934 (15.4%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,99918 (8.1%)0 (0.0%)
$65,000 to $74,9990 (0.0%)13 (9.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99945 (20.4%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+0 (0.0%)14 (10.2%)
Total221 (100.0%)137 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Chama

Average earnings in Chama are $52,684 for men and $23,802 for women, a difference of 54.8%. Men with an educational attainment of high school diploma enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $53,566, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $53,566. Women with an educational attainment of high school diploma earn the most with the average annual earnings of $28,750, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $28,750.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Chama
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$53,566$28,750
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$52,684$23,802

Family Income in Chama

Family Income Brackets in Chama

According to the Chama family income data, there are 64 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 30.0% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Chama
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,9993416.0%
$25,000 to $34,9992712.7%
$35,000 to $49,999136.1%
$50,000 to $74,9996430.0%
$75,000 to $99,9995023.5%
$100,000 to $149,999198.9%
$150,000 to $199,99962.8%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Chama

2-person families (164 | 77.0%) account for the highest median family income in Chama with $57,727 per family, while 2-person families (164 | 77.0%) have the highest median income of $28,864 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Chama
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families164 (77.0%)$57,727
3-Person Families13 (6.1%)$0
4-Person Families34 (16.0%)$0
5-Person Families2 (0.9%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total213 (100.0%)$61,736

Family Income by Number of Earners in Chama

Family Income by Number of Earners in Chama
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners50 (23.5%)$21,563
1 Earner84 (39.4%)$61,944
2 Earners45 (21.1%)$102,981
3+ Earners34 (16.0%)$0
Total213 (100.0%)$61,736

Household Income in Chama

Household Income Brackets in Chama

With 90 households falling in the category, the $15,000 to $24,999 income range is the most frequent in Chama, accounting for 23.1% of all households. In contrast, only 6 households (1.5%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Chama
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000225.6%
$10,000 to $14,999287.2%
$15,000 to $24,9999023.1%
$25,000 to $34,9995012.8%
$35,000 to $49,999379.5%
$50,000 to $74,9996416.4%
$75,000 to $99,9996015.4%
$100,000 to $149,999194.9%
$150,000 to $199,99961.5%
$200,000+143.6%

Household Income by Householder Age in Chama

The median household income in Chama is $40,521, with the highest median household income of $95,331 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 59 households (15.1%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Chama
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years59 (15.1%)$95,331
45 to 64 Years208 (53.3%)$43,846
65+ Years123 (31.5%)$22,240
Total390 (100.0%)$40,521

Poverty in Chama

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Chama

With 14.4% poverty level for males and 8.6% for females among the residents of Chama, 45 to 54 year old males and 35 to 44 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 16 males (47.1%) and 15 females (35.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Chama
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years15 (30.6%)15 (35.7%)
45 to 54 Years16 (47.1%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years11 (10.5%)11 (10.7%)
65 to 74 Years23 (22.6%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)4 (12.5%)
Total65 (14.4%)30 (8.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Chama

According to the poverty statistics in Chama, males aged 6 to 11 years and females aged 6 to 11 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Chama
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years9 (100.0%)8 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years62 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years10 (100.0%)63 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years34 (69.4%)27 (64.3%)
45 to 54 Years18 (52.9%)53 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years94 (89.5%)92 (89.3%)
65 to 74 Years79 (77.4%)48 (100.0%)
75 Years and over55 (100.0%)28 (87.5%)
Total385 (85.6%)321 (91.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Chama

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Chama
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children140 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total176 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Chama

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Chama
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Chama

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Chama
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Chama

Employment by Class of Employer in Chama

Among the 292 employed individuals in Chama, private company employees (183 | 62.7%), state government employees (43 | 14.7%), and federal government employees (19 | 6.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Chama
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees18362.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)144.8%
Not-for-profit Organizations155.1%
Local Government Employees186.2%
State Government Employees4314.7%
Federal Government Employees196.5%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total292100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Chama

According to the labor force statistics for Chama, out of the total population over 16 years of age (760), 47.0% or 357 individuals are in the labor force, with 18.2% or 65 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 16 to 19 years, with 100.0% or 34 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 94.1% or 32 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Chama
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years34 (100.0%)32 (94.1%)
20 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years14 (34.1%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years75 (82.4%)15 (20.0%)
45 to 54 Years69 (79.3%)11 (15.9%)
55 to 59 Years60 (84.5%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years64 (46.7%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years37 (24.7%)7 (18.9%)
75 Years and over4 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total357 (47.0%)65 (18.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Chama

According to labor force statistics for Chama, 61.4% of individuals (282) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (459) are in the labor force, with 9.2% or 26 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 80.0% or 44 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with bachelor's degree or higher education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 25.0% or 11 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Chama
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma117 (63.2%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree121 (73.8%)20 (12.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher44 (80.0%)14 (25.0%)
Total282 (61.4%)42 (9.2%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Chama

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Chama are Management (51 | 17.5%), Community & Social Service (33 | 11.3%), Education Instruction & Library (19 | 6.5%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (14 | 4.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Chama

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Chama
OccupationMaleFemale
Management40 (78.4%)11 (21.6%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 0 (0.0%)33 (100.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)40 (47.6%)44 (52.4%)
Total (Overall)155 (53.1%)137 (46.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Chama are Food Preparation & Serving (37 | 12.7%), Healthcare Support (19 | 6.5%), Cleaning & Maintenance (9 | 3.1%), and Personal Care & Service (5 | 1.7%).
Services Occupations in Chama

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Chama, the most male-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (100.0%), Healthcare Support (78.9%), and Food Preparation & Serving (35.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (66.7%), Food Preparation & Serving (64.9%), and Healthcare Support (21.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Chama
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support15 (78.9%)4 (21.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving13 (35.1%)24 (64.9%)
Cleaning & Maintenance3 (33.3%)6 (66.7%)
Personal Care & Service5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)36 (51.4%)34 (48.6%)
Total (Overall)155 (53.1%)137 (46.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Chama are Office & Administration (49 | 16.8%), and Sales & Related (32 | 11.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Chama

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Chama
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related22 (68.8%)10 (31.2%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)49 (100.0%)
Total (Category)22 (27.2%)59 (72.8%)
Total (Overall)155 (53.1%)137 (46.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Chama are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (29 | 9.9%), and Construction & Extraction (28 | 9.6%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Chama

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Chama
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)57 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)155 (53.1%)137 (46.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Chama

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Chama
OccupationMaleFemale
Production0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)155 (53.1%)137 (46.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Chama

Employment Industries in Chama

The major employment industries in Chama include Retail Trade (48 | 16.4%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (45 | 15.4%), Construction (28 | 9.6%), Accommodation & Food Services (26 | 8.9%), and Transportation & Warehousing (23 | 7.9%).
Employment Industries in Chama

Employment Industries by Sex in Chama

The Chama industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (82.6%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Professional & Scientific (100.0%), and Administrative & Support (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Chama
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting34 (75.6%)11 (24.4%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade32 (66.7%)16 (33.3%)
Transportation & Warehousing19 (82.6%)4 (17.4%)
Utilities6 (75.0%)2 (25.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
Educational Services3 (13.6%)19 (86.4%)
Health Care & Social Assistance15 (78.9%)4 (21.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services13 (50.0%)13 (50.0%)
Public Administration0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Total155 (53.1%)137 (46.9%)

Education in Chama

School Enrollment in Chama

The most common levels of schooling among the 102 students in Chama are high school (34 | 33.3%), college / undergraduate (27 | 26.5%), and middle school (24 | 23.5%).
School Enrollment in Chama
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary School1716.7%
Middle School2423.5%
High School3433.3%
College / Undergraduate2726.5%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total102100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Chama

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Chama
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total102 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Chama

Business (40 | 32.5%), education (40 | 32.5%), bio, nature & agricultural (15 | 12.2%), physical & health sciences (14 | 11.4%), and psychology (14 | 11.4%) are the most common fields of study among 123 individuals in Chama who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Chama
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1512.2%
Physical & Health Sciences1411.4%
Psychology1411.4%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology00.0%
Business4032.5%
Education4032.5%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total123100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Chama

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Chama

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Chama are males with 2 vehicles (61, accounting for 39.4%) and females with 2 vehicles (16, making up 44.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Chama
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)14 (10.2%)
1 Vehicle38 (24.5%)35 (25.6%)
2 Vehicles61 (39.4%)16 (11.7%)
3 Vehicles34 (21.9%)21 (15.3%)
4 Vehicles22 (14.2%)51 (37.2%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total155 (100.0%)137 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Chama

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Chama are 5 to 9 minutes (106 commuters, 38.1%), 10 to 14 minutes (84 commuters, 30.2%), and less than 5 minutes (34 commuters, 12.2%).
Commute Time in Chama
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes3412.2%
5 to 9 Minutes10638.1%
10 to 14 Minutes8430.2%
15 to 19 Minutes00.0%
20 to 24 Minutes00.0%
25 to 29 Minutes00.0%
30 to 34 Minutes155.4%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes248.6%
45 to 59 Minutes41.4%
60 to 89 Minutes00.0%
90 or more Minutes114.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Chama

The most common commute times in Chama are 5 to 9 minutes (78 commuters, 50.3%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (40 commuters, 32.5%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Chama
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes15 (9.7%)19 (15.4%)
5 to 9 Minutes78 (50.3%)28 (22.8%)
10 to 14 Minutes44 (28.4%)40 (32.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes0 (0.0%)15 (12.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes18 (11.6%)6 (4.9%)
45 to 59 Minutes0 (0.0%)4 (3.3%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)11 (8.9%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Chama

The most frequent times of departure to work in Chama are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (61, 39.4%) for males and 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM (36, 29.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Chama
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM18 (11.6%)11 (8.9%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM22 (14.2%)17 (13.8%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM13 (8.4%)11 (8.9%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM61 (39.4%)21 (17.1%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM10 (6.5%)14 (11.4%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM31 (20.0%)13 (10.6%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)36 (29.3%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total155 (100.0%)123 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Chama

Occupancy by Ownership in Chama

Of the total 390 dwellings in Chama, owner-occupied units account for 311 (79.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 79 (20.3%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Chama
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units31179.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units7920.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units390100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Chama

Occupancy by Household Size in Chama
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household15239.0%
2-Person Household17645.1%
3-Person Household266.7%
4+ Person Household369.2%
Total Housing Units390100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Chama

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Chama
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household88 (57.9%)64 (42.1%)
2-Person Household161 (91.5%)15 (8.5%)
3-Person Household26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
4+ Person Household36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total Housing Units311 (79.7%)79 (20.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Chama

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Chama
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School48 (65.7%)25 (34.3%)
High School Diploma114 (89.8%)13 (10.2%)
College/Associate Degree95 (86.4%)15 (13.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher54 (67.5%)26 (32.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Chama

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Chama
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years102.6%
35 to 44 Years4912.6%
45 to 54 Years6516.7%
55 to 64 Years14336.7%
65 to 74 Years5915.1%
75 to 84 Years5213.3%
85 Years and Over123.1%
Total390100.0%

Housing Finances in Chama

Median Income by Occupancy in Chama

Median Income by Occupancy in Chama
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied311 (79.7%)$44,519
Renter-Occupied79 (20.3%)$16,350
Average390 (100.0%)$40,521

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Chama

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Chama
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)11 (13.9%)
$5,000 to $9,99911 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99913 (4.2%)15 (19.0%)
$15,000 to $19,99927 (8.7%)25 (31.7%)
$20,000 to $24,99935 (11.3%)3 (3.8%)
$25,000 to $34,99935 (11.3%)15 (19.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99937 (11.9%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99964 (20.6%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99950 (16.1%)10 (12.7%)
$100,000 to $149,99919 (6.1%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more20 (6.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total311 (100.0%)79 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Chama

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Chama
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30031 (10.0%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499109 (35.0%)15 (19.0%)
$500 to $79934 (10.9%)11 (13.9%)
$800 to $99911 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000 to $1,49977 (24.8%)0 (0.0%)
$1,500 to $1,99949 (15.8%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total311 (100.0%)79 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Chama

Housing Structures in Chama

Housing Structures in Chama
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached19650.3%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments112.8%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other18346.9%
Total390100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Chama

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Chama
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached156 (79.6%)40 (20.4%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other155 (84.7%)28 (15.3%)
Total311 (79.7%)79 (20.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Chama

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Chama
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)11 (13.9%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)15 (19.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms139 (44.7%)53 (67.1%)
6 or 7 Rooms131 (42.1%)0 (0.0%)
8 or more Rooms41 (13.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total311 (100.0%)79 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Chama

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Chama
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas197 (63.3%)79 (100.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels114 (36.7%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total311 (100.0%)79 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Chama

Household Vehicle Usage in Chama
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle33 (10.6%)11 (13.9%)
1 Vehicle95 (30.5%)50 (63.3%)
2 Vehicles97 (31.2%)3 (3.8%)
3 or more Vehicles86 (27.7%)15 (19.0%)
Total311 (100.0%)79 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Chama

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Chama

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units161150
Median Property Value$97,400$189,000
Median Household Income$26,776$14
Monthly Housing Costs$417$0
Real Estate Taxes$558$18

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Chama

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Chama
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00044 (27.3%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99941 (25.5%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99972 (44.7%)124 (82.7%)
$300,000 to $499,9994 (2.5%)26 (17.3%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total161 (100.0%)150 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Chama

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Chama
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00011 (6.8%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99956 (34.8%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99935 (21.7%)19 (12.7%)
$35,000 to $49,99916 (9.9%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99920 (12.4%)21 (14.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9994 (2.5%)44 (29.3%)
$100,000 to $149,99913 (8.1%)46 (30.7%)
$150,000 or more6 (3.7%)6 (4.0%)
Total161 (100.0%)150 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Chama

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Chama
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x50 (31.1%)74,135 (49,423.3%)
2.0x to 2.9x17 (10.6%)54 (36.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x27 (16.8%)37 (24.7%)
4.0x or more67 (41.6%)30 (20.0%)
Total161 (100.0%)150 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Chama

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Chama
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80090 (55.9%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49945 (28.0%)56 (37.3%)
$800 to $1,49915 (9.3%)66 (44.0%)
Total161 (100.0%)150 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Chama

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Chama

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Chama
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years75 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years41 (56.2%)32 (43.8%)
35 to 44 Years76 (83.5%)15 (16.5%)
45 to 54 Years61 (70.1%)26 (29.9%)
55 to 64 Years197 (94.7%)11 (5.3%)
65 to 74 Years150 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older87 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total717 (89.5%)84 (10.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Chama

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Chama
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen75 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Chama

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Chama
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000175 (92.1%)15 (7.9%)
$25,000 to $49,999192 (90.1%)21 (9.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999160 (76.9%)48 (23.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999118 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over72 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Chama

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Chama
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 60 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years43 (57.3%)32 (42.7%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)30 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years14 (19.2%)27 (37.0%)
35 to 44 Years15 (16.5%)61 (67.0%)
45 to 54 Years11 (12.6%)50 (57.5%)
55 to 64 Years76 (36.5%)133 (63.9%)
65 to 74 Years150 (100.0%)75 (50.0%)
75 Years and over87 (100.0%)48 (55.2%)
Total396 (49.4%)456 (56.9%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Chama

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Chama
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years30 (41.7%)32 (50.8%)
35 to 64 Years31 (16.5%)65 (32.8%)
65 to 74 Years45 (44.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over40 (72.7%)24 (75.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Chama

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Chama: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years36 (35.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over40 (72.7%)24 (75.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Chama: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years11 (5.9%)15 (7.6%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over17 (30.9%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Chama: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years30 (41.7%)32 (50.8%)
35 to 64 Years14 (7.4%)27 (13.6%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over25 (45.5%)8 (25.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Chama: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years6 (3.2%)23 (11.6%)
65 to 74 Years34 (33.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over17 (30.9%)8 (25.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Chama: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over17 (30.9%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Chama

Computing Device Access in Chama

Computing Device Access in Chama
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop19550.0%
Smartphone31280.0%
Tablet9524.4%
No Computing Device7820.0%
Total390100.0%

Internet Access in Chama

Internet Access in Chama
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home16642.6%
Cellular Data Only4712.0%
Satellite Internet307.7%
No Internet14737.7%
Total390100.0%

Chama Summary

Chama, New Mexico is a small town located in the northern part of the state, near the Colorado border. It is situated in the San Juan Mountains, and is the county seat of Rio Arriba County. The town has a population of 1,022 people, according to the 2010 census.

History

Chama was founded in 1880 by the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad. The town was named after the Chama River, which runs through the area. The railroad was built to connect the mining towns of Silverton and Durango, Colorado with the rest of the country. The railroad was a major factor in the development of the town, and it remains an important part of the local economy.

Geography

Chama is located in the northern part of New Mexico, near the Colorado border. It is situated in the San Juan Mountains, at an elevation of 7,835 feet. The town is surrounded by the Chama River, which runs through the area. The climate is semi-arid, with hot summers and cold winters.

Economy

The economy of Chama is largely based on tourism and agriculture. The town is a popular destination for outdoor recreation, such as fishing, hunting, and camping. The nearby Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad is a popular tourist attraction, and the town is also home to several art galleries and museums. Agriculture is also an important part of the local economy, with the main crops being hay, alfalfa, and wheat.

Demographics

According to the 2010 census, Chama has a population of 1,022 people. The racial makeup of the town is predominantly white (90.2%), with a small Hispanic population (7.2%). The median household income is $31,250, and the median age is 44. The town has a high rate of poverty, with 28.3% of the population living below the poverty line.
Chama is a small town with a rich history and a unique culture. It is a popular destination for outdoor recreation, and the local economy is largely based on tourism and agriculture. The town has a diverse population, with a majority of white residents and a small Hispanic population. Despite its small size, Chama is an important part of the local economy and culture.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Chama?
Total Population of Chama is 801.
What is the Total Male Population of Chama?
Total Male Population of Chama is 450.
What is the Total Female Population of Chama?
Total Female Population of Chama is 351.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Chama?
There are 128.21 Males per 100 Females in Chama.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Chama?
There are 78.00 Females per 100 Males in Chama.
What is the Median Population Age in Chama?
Median Population Age in Chama is 59.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Chama
Average Family Size in Chama is 2.7 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Chama
Average Household Size in Chama is 2.0 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Chama?
Per Capita income in Chama is $27,305.
What is the Median Family Income in Chama?
Median Family Income in Chama is $61,736.
What is the Median Household income in Chama?
Median Household Income in Chama is $40,521.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Chama?
Income or Wage Gap in Chama is 46.8%.
Women in Chama earn 53.2 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Chama?
Inequality or Gini Index in Chama is 0.44.
How Large is the Labor Force in Chama?
There are 357 People in the Labor Forcein in Chama.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Chama?
47.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Chama.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Chama?
Unemployment Rate in Chama is 18.2%.