Mountainair, NM

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Mountainair Overview

1,071
TOTAL POPULATION
656
MALE POPULATION
415
FEMALE POPULATION
158.07
MALES / 100 FEMALES
63.26
FEMALES / 100 MALES
39.2
MEDIAN AGE
4.4
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$19,742
PER CAPITA INCOME
$52,917
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$38,482
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
35.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
64.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.45
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
355
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
44.3%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
11.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Mountainair Zip Codes

Mountainair Area Codes

Race in Mountainair

The most populous races in Mountainair are White / Caucasian (532 | 49.7%), Hispanic or Latino (524 | 48.9%), and Two or more Races (222 | 20.7%).
Race in Mountainair
Race# Population% Population
Asian212.0%
Black / African American21920.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino52448.9%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian53249.7%
Two or more Races22220.7%
Some other Race777.2%
Total1,071100.0%

Ancestry in Mountainair

The most populous ancestries reported in Mountainair are Mexican (118 | 11.0%), Spanish (107 | 10.0%), German (103 | 9.6%), English (78 | 7.3%), and American (45 | 4.2%), together accounting for 42.1% of all Mountainair residents.
Ancestry in Mountainair
Ancestry# Population% Population
American454.2%
British111.0%
Burmese212.0%
English787.3%
European292.7%
French90.8%
German1039.6%
Irish454.2%
Italian50.5%
Mexican11811.0%
Polish90.8%
Russian181.7%
Scotch-Irish111.0%
Scottish121.1%
Spaniard171.6%
Spanish10710.0%
Welsh161.5%
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Immigrants in Mountainair

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Mountainair came from Central America (78 | 7.3%), Latin America (78 | 7.3%), Mexico (78 | 7.3%), Asia (21 | 2.0%), and Eastern Asia (21 | 2.0%), together accounting for 25.8% of all Mountainair residents.
Immigrants in Mountainair
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia212.0%
Central America787.3%
Eastern Asia212.0%
Korea212.0%
Latin America787.3%
Mexico787.3%
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Sex and Age in Mountainair

Sex and Age in Mountainair

The most populous age groups in Mountainair are 10 to 14 Years (101 | 15.4%) for men and 15 to 19 Years (84 | 20.2%) for women.
Sex and Age in Mountainair
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years11 (1.7%)3 (0.7%)
5 to 9 Years71 (10.8%)41 (9.9%)
10 to 14 Years101 (15.4%)18 (4.3%)
15 to 19 Years21 (3.2%)84 (20.2%)
20 to 24 Years81 (12.3%)33 (8.0%)
25 to 29 Years0 (0.0%)7 (1.7%)
30 to 34 Years25 (3.8%)15 (3.6%)
35 to 39 Years48 (7.3%)9 (2.2%)
40 to 44 Years8 (1.2%)61 (14.7%)
45 to 49 Years79 (12.0%)15 (3.6%)
50 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years6 (0.9%)9 (2.2%)
60 to 64 Years20 (3.0%)15 (3.6%)
65 to 69 Years85 (13.0%)60 (14.5%)
70 to 74 Years37 (5.6%)13 (3.1%)
75 to 79 Years28 (4.3%)19 (4.6%)
80 to 84 Years29 (4.4%)13 (3.1%)
85 Years and over6 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total656 (100.0%)415 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Mountainair

Median Family Size in Mountainair

The median family size in Mountainair is 4.36 persons per family, with single female/mother families (23 | 12.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 9.52 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (155 | 84.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.61 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Mountainair
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple155 (84.2%)3.61
Single Male/Father6 (3.3%)3.83
Single Female/Mother23 (12.5%)9.52
Total Families184 (100.0%)4.36

Median Household Size in Mountainair

The median household size in Mountainair is 3.23 persons per household, with single female/mother households (23 | 6.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 11.87 persons per household. non-family households (148 | 44.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.35 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Mountainair
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple155 (46.7%)3.61
Single Male/Father6 (1.8%)6.33
Single Female/Mother23 (6.9%)11.87
Non-family148 (44.6%)1.35
Total Households332 (100.0%)3.23

Household Size by Marriage Status in Mountainair

Out of a total of 332 households in Mountainair, 184 (55.4%) are family households, while 148 (44.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 81, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 119.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Mountainair
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-119 (35.8%)
2-Person Households81 (24.4%)29 (8.7%)
3-Person Households27 (8.1%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households23 (6.9%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households15 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households21 (6.3%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households17 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total184 (55.4%)148 (44.6%)

Female Fertility in Mountainair

Fertility by Age in Mountainair

Female Fertility by Age in Mountainair
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 Mountainair

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Mountainair
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 Mountainair

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Mountainair
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 Mountainair

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Mountainair
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 Mountainair

Income Overview in Mountainair

Per Capita Income in Mountainair is $19,742, while median incomes of families and households are $52,917 and $38,482 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,071$19,742
Median Family Income184$52,917
Mean Family Income184$83,510
Median Household Income332$38,482
Mean Household Income332$60,798
Income Deficit184$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,07135.09%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,07164.91¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,0710.45

Earnings by Sex in Mountainair

Average Earnings in Mountainair are $16,838, $12,357 for men and $19,038 for women, a difference of 35.1%.
Earnings by Sex in Mountainair
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male209 (55.7%)$12,357
Female166 (44.3%)$19,038
Total375 (100.0%)$16,838

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Mountainair

The most common earnings brackets in Mountainair are $10,000 to $12,499 for men (61 | 29.2%) and $2,499 or less for women (33 | 19.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Mountainair
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less47 (22.5%)33 (19.9%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)24 (14.5%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,49961 (29.2%)9 (5.4%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)1 (0.6%)
$15,000 to $17,49917 (8.1%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)26 (15.7%)
$20,000 to $22,49937 (17.7%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,9990 (0.0%)12 (7.2%)
$30,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)8 (4.8%)
$35,000 to $39,9990 (0.0%)7 (4.2%)
$40,000 to $44,99915 (7.2%)0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,9996 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)17 (10.2%)
$55,000 to $64,9998 (3.8%)10 (6.0%)
$65,000 to $74,9998 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99910 (4.8%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+0 (0.0%)19 (11.5%)
Total209 (100.0%)166 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Mountainair

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Mountainair
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma--
College or Associate's Degree$44,000$33,125
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total--

Family Income in Mountainair

Family Income Brackets in Mountainair

According to the Mountainair family income data, there are 39 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.2% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Mountainair
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000105.4%
$10,000 to $14,99910.5%
$15,000 to $24,99900.0%
$25,000 to $34,9993116.8%
$35,000 to $49,9993720.1%
$50,000 to $74,9993418.5%
$75,000 to $99,99963.3%
$100,000 to $149,9993921.2%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+2614.1%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Mountainair

3-person families (34 | 18.5%) account for the highest median family income in Mountainair with $100,313 per family, while 3-person families (34 | 18.5%) have the highest median income of $33,438 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Mountainair
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families81 (44.0%)$0
3-Person Families34 (18.5%)$100,313
4-Person Families16 (8.7%)$0
5-Person Families15 (8.2%)$0
6-Person Families21 (11.4%)$0
7+ Person Families17 (9.2%)$0
Total184 (100.0%)$52,917

Family Income by Number of Earners in Mountainair

Family Income by Number of Earners in Mountainair
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners52 (28.3%)$39,732
1 Earner10 (5.4%)$0
2 Earners91 (49.5%)$0
3+ Earners31 (16.9%)$0
Total184 (100.0%)$52,917

Household Income in Mountainair

Household Income Brackets in Mountainair

With 72 households falling in the category, the $35,000 to $49,999 income range is the most frequent in Mountainair, accounting for 21.7% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Mountainair
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000103.0%
$10,000 to $14,99972.1%
$15,000 to $24,9996920.8%
$25,000 to $34,9994012.0%
$35,000 to $49,9997221.7%
$50,000 to $74,9996319.0%
$75,000 to $99,99961.8%
$100,000 to $149,9993911.7%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+267.8%

Household Income by Householder Age in Mountainair

The median household income in Mountainair is $38,482, with the highest median household income of $38,795 found in the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 207 households (62.4%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Mountainair
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years70 (21.1%)$0
45 to 64 Years55 (16.6%)$27,663
65+ Years207 (62.4%)$38,795
Total332 (100.0%)$38,482

Poverty in Mountainair

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Mountainair

With 15.4% poverty level for males and 20.4% for females among the residents of Mountainair, 35 to 44 year old males and 45 to 54 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 35 males (62.5%) and 15 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Mountainair
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)7 (21.9%)
12 to 14 Years9 (9.7%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)14 (56.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)15 (40.5%)
18 to 24 Years29 (35.8%)19 (34.5%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years35 (62.5%)1 (1.4%)
45 to 54 Years15 (19.0%)15 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years12 (46.2%)10 (41.7%)
65 to 74 Years1 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total101 (15.4%)81 (20.4%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Mountainair

According to the poverty statistics in Mountainair, males aged under 5 years and females aged 12 to 14 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 Mountainair
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years44 (100.0%)25 (78.1%)
12 to 14 Years84 (90.3%)11 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)11 (44.0%)
16 and 17 Years21 (100.0%)22 (59.5%)
18 to 24 Years52 (64.2%)36 (65.4%)
25 to 34 Years25 (100.0%)22 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years21 (37.5%)69 (98.6%)
45 to 54 Years64 (81.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years14 (53.8%)14 (58.3%)
65 to 74 Years121 (99.2%)73 (100.0%)
75 Years and over63 (100.0%)32 (100.0%)
Total555 (84.6%)315 (79.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Mountainair

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Mountainair show that 16.1% or 25 of the total 155 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 28.3%, comprising of 15 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Mountainair
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children71 (87.6%)10 (12.3%)
1 or 2 Children38 (71.7%)15 (28.3%)
3 or 4 Children21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total130 (83.9%)25 (16.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Mountainair

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Mountainair
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)1 (4.3%)

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

The poverty data for Mountainair shows that 25 of the married-couple family households (16.1%) and 1 of the single-parent households (3.5%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 15 households (28.3%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 1 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Mountainair
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children10 (12.3%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children15 (28.3%)1 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total25 (16.1%)1 (3.5%)

Employment Characteristics in Mountainair

Employment by Class of Employer in Mountainair

Among the 316 employed individuals in Mountainair, private company employees (192 | 60.8%), self-employed (not incorporated) (42 | 13.3%), and self-employed (incorporated) (33 | 10.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Mountainair
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees19260.8%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)3310.4%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)4213.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations165.1%
Local Government Employees00.0%
State Government Employees206.3%
Federal Government Employees82.5%
Unpaid Family Workers51.6%
Total316100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Mountainair

According to the labor force statistics for Mountainair, out of the total population over 16 years of age (801), 44.3% or 355 individuals are in the labor force, with 11.0% or 39 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 100.0% or 7 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 25 to 29 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 100.0% or 7 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Mountainair
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years27 (33.8%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years73 (64.0%)32 (43.8%)
25 to 29 Years7 (100.0%)7 (100.0%)
30 to 34 Years40 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years126 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years40 (42.6%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years6 (40.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years14 (40.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years22 (11.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total355 (44.3%)39 (11.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Mountainair

According to labor force statistics for Mountainair, 73.5% of individuals (233) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (317) are in the labor force, with 3.0% or 7 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 97.8% or 44 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 15.9% or 7 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Mountainair
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School54 (50.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma112 (90.3%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree44 (97.8%)7 (15.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher23 (57.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total233 (73.5%)10 (3.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Mountainair

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Mountainair are Community & Social Service (27 | 8.5%), Management (23 | 7.3%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (14 | 4.4%), Education Instruction & Library (10 | 3.2%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (10 | 3.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Mountainair

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Mountainair
OccupationMaleFemale
Management15 (65.2%)8 (34.8%)
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%)27 (100.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)15 (23.4%)49 (76.6%)
Total (Overall)177 (56.0%)139 (44.0%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Mountainair are Food Preparation & Serving (36 | 11.4%), Cleaning & Maintenance (24 | 7.6%), Healthcare Support (18 | 5.7%), Security & Protection (8 | 2.5%), and Firefighting & Prevention (8 | 2.5%).
Services Occupations in Mountainair

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Mountainair, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Healthcare Support (94.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (41.7%), and Healthcare Support (5.6%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Mountainair
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support17 (94.4%)1 (5.6%)
Security & Protection8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving21 (58.3%)15 (41.7%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)24 (100.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)46 (53.5%)40 (46.5%)
Total (Overall)177 (56.0%)139 (44.0%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Mountainair are Office & Administration (24 | 7.6%), and Sales & Related (17 | 5.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Mountainair

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Mountainair
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
Office & Administration8 (33.3%)16 (66.7%)
Total (Category)8 (19.5%)33 (80.5%)
Total (Overall)177 (56.0%)139 (44.0%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Mountainair are Construction & Extraction (29 | 9.2%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (16 | 5.1%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (15 | 4.8%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Mountainair

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Mountainair
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)60 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)177 (56.0%)139 (44.0%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Mountainair are Production (57 | 18.0%), and Transportation (8 | 2.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Mountainair

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Mountainair
OccupationMaleFemale
Production40 (70.2%)17 (29.8%)
Transportation8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)48 (73.9%)17 (26.2%)
Total (Overall)177 (56.0%)139 (44.0%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Mountainair

Employment Industries in Mountainair

The major employment industries in Mountainair include Manufacturing (72 | 22.8%), Health Care & Social Assistance (47 | 14.9%), Construction (45 | 14.2%), Accommodation & Food Services (44 | 13.9%), and Educational Services (20 | 6.3%).
Employment Industries in Mountainair

Employment Industries by Sex in Mountainair

The Mountainair industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), and Public Administration (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Retail Trade (100.0%), Finance & Insurance (100.0%), and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Mountainair
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction29 (64.4%)16 (35.6%)
Manufacturing55 (76.4%)17 (23.6%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services10 (50.0%)10 (50.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance25 (53.2%)22 (46.8%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services21 (47.7%)23 (52.3%)
Public Administration8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total177 (56.0%)139 (44.0%)

Education in Mountainair

School Enrollment in Mountainair

The most common levels of schooling among the 325 students in Mountainair are high school (125 | 38.5%), middle school (86 | 26.5%), and college / undergraduate (37 | 11.4%).
School Enrollment in Mountainair
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool113.4%
Kindergarten164.9%
Elementary School3410.5%
Middle School8626.5%
High School12538.5%
College / Undergraduate3711.4%
Graduate / Professional164.9%
Total325100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Mountainair

Out of a total of 325 students who are enrolled in schools in Mountainair, 17 (5.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 308 (94.8%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 9 (25.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 11 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Mountainair
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old35 (81.4%)8 (18.6%)
10 to 14 Year Olds119 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds83 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds27 (75.0%)9 (25.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total308 (94.8%)17 (5.2%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Mountainair

Education (26 | 25.2%), visual & performing arts (21 | 20.4%), literature & languages (11 | 10.7%), multidisciplinary studies (10 | 9.7%), and bio, nature & agricultural (8 | 7.8%) are the most common fields of study among 103 individuals in Mountainair who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Mountainair
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural87.8%
Physical & Health Sciences54.9%
Psychology76.8%
Social Sciences76.8%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies109.7%
Science & Technology00.0%
Business87.8%
Education2625.2%
Literature & Languages1110.7%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts2120.4%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total103100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Mountainair

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Mountainair

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Mountainair are males with 4 vehicles (54, accounting for 30.5%) and females with 4 vehicles (45, making up 38.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Mountainair
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle21 (11.9%)16 (11.5%)
1 Vehicle22 (12.4%)24 (17.3%)
2 Vehicles35 (19.8%)19 (13.7%)
3 Vehicles30 (17.0%)30 (21.6%)
4 Vehicles54 (30.5%)45 (32.4%)
5 or more Vehicles15 (8.5%)5 (3.6%)
Total177 (100.0%)139 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Mountainair

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Mountainair are 5 to 9 minutes (81 commuters, 36.0%), less than 5 minutes (79 commuters, 35.1%), and 90 or more minutes (34 commuters, 15.1%).
Commute Time in Mountainair
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes7935.1%
5 to 9 Minutes8136.0%
10 to 14 Minutes10.4%
15 to 19 Minutes00.0%
20 to 24 Minutes00.0%
25 to 29 Minutes00.0%
30 to 34 Minutes167.1%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes00.0%
60 to 89 Minutes146.2%
90 or more Minutes3415.1%

Commute Time by Sex in Mountainair

The most common commute times in Mountainair are less than 5 minutes (50 commuters, 41.0%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (43 commuters, 41.7%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Mountainair
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes50 (41.0%)29 (28.2%)
5 to 9 Minutes38 (31.1%)43 (41.7%)
10 to 14 Minutes0 (0.0%)1 (1.0%)
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 Minutes16 (13.1%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)14 (13.6%)
90 or more Minutes18 (14.7%)16 (15.5%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Mountainair

The most frequent times of departure to work in Mountainair are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (50, 41.0%) for males and 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM (25, 24.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Mountainair
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM10 (8.2%)9 (8.7%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM0 (0.0%)11 (10.7%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM0 (0.0%)25 (24.3%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM37 (30.3%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM50 (41.0%)0 (0.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM8 (6.6%)16 (15.5%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM0 (0.0%)23 (22.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM17 (13.9%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)9 (8.7%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)1 (1.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)9 (8.7%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total122 (100.0%)103 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Mountainair

Occupancy by Ownership in Mountainair

Of the total 332 dwellings in Mountainair, owner-occupied units account for 271 (81.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 61 (18.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Mountainair
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units27181.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units6118.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units332100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Mountainair

Occupancy by Household Size in Mountainair
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household11935.8%
2-Person Household11033.1%
3-Person Household278.1%
4+ Person Household7622.9%
Total Housing Units332100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Mountainair

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Mountainair
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household63 (52.9%)56 (47.1%)
2-Person Household105 (95.5%)5 (4.5%)
3-Person Household27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
4+ Person Household76 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total Housing Units271 (81.6%)61 (18.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Mountainair

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Mountainair
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School51 (64.6%)28 (35.4%)
High School Diploma88 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College/Associate Degree78 (94.0%)5 (6.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher54 (65.8%)28 (34.2%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Mountainair

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Mountainair
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years175.1%
35 to 44 Years5316.0%
45 to 54 Years329.6%
55 to 64 Years236.9%
65 to 74 Years11735.2%
75 to 84 Years8425.3%
85 Years and Over61.8%
Total332100.0%

Housing Finances in Mountainair

Median Income by Occupancy in Mountainair

Median Income by Occupancy in Mountainair
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied271 (81.6%)$43,125
Renter-Occupied61 (18.4%)$21,055
Average332 (100.0%)$38,482

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Mountainair

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Mountainair
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0009 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9991 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9997 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)17 (27.9%)
$20,000 to $24,99920 (7.4%)32 (52.5%)
$25,000 to $34,99940 (14.8%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99972 (26.6%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99951 (18.8%)12 (19.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9996 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99939 (14.4%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more26 (9.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total271 (100.0%)61 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Mountainair

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Mountainair
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30080 (29.5%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49991 (33.6%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $79922 (8.1%)11 (18.0%)
$800 to $99920 (7.4%)7 (11.5%)
$1,000 to $1,49947 (17.3%)5 (8.2%)
$1,500 to $1,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99911 (4.1%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total271 (100.0%)61 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Mountainair

Housing Structures in Mountainair

Housing Structures in Mountainair
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached26479.5%
Single Unit, Attached113.3%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other5717.2%
Total332100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Mountainair

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Mountainair
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached203 (76.9%)61 (23.1%)
Single Unit, Attached11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other57 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total271 (81.6%)61 (18.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Mountainair

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Mountainair
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms146 (53.9%)56 (91.8%)
6 or 7 Rooms79 (29.1%)5 (8.2%)
8 or more Rooms46 (17.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total271 (100.0%)61 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Mountainair

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Mountainair
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas200 (73.8%)44 (72.1%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity17 (6.3%)0 (0.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels54 (19.9%)17 (27.9%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total271 (100.0%)61 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Mountainair

Household Vehicle Usage in Mountainair
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle46 (17.0%)21 (34.4%)
1 Vehicle69 (25.5%)16 (26.2%)
2 Vehicles36 (13.3%)24 (39.3%)
3 or more Vehicles120 (44.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total271 (100.0%)61 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Mountainair

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Mountainair

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units19378
Median Property Value$85,900$177,500
Median Household Income$36,767$26
Monthly Housing Costs$325$0
Real Estate Taxes$403$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Mountainair

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Mountainair
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00064 (33.2%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99988 (45.6%)23 (29.5%)
$100,000 to $299,99925 (13.0%)44 (56.4%)
$300,000 to $499,99916 (8.3%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)11 (14.1%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total193 (100.0%)78 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Mountainair

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Mountainair
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00010 (5.2%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99927 (14.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99939 (20.2%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99972 (37.3%)1 (1.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99929 (15.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9996 (3.1%)22 (28.2%)
$100,000 to $149,99910 (5.2%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)29 (37.2%)
Total193 (100.0%)78 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Mountainair

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Mountainair
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x97 (50.3%)104,500 (133,974.4%)
2.0x to 2.9x28 (14.5%)58 (74.4%)
3.0x to 3.9x16 (8.3%)9 (11.5%)
4.0x or more52 (26.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total193 (100.0%)78 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Mountainair

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Mountainair
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800142 (73.6%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49912 (6.2%)38 (48.7%)
$800 to $1,49916 (8.3%)8 (10.3%)
Total193 (100.0%)78 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Mountainair

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Mountainair

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Mountainair
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years38 (77.5%)11 (22.5%)
6 to 18 Years281 (95.3%)14 (4.8%)
19 to 25 Years72 (60.0%)48 (40.0%)
26 to 34 Years39 (83.0%)8 (17.0%)
35 to 44 Years92 (73.0%)34 (27.0%)
45 to 54 Years64 (68.1%)30 (31.9%)
55 to 64 Years50 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years195 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older95 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total926 (86.5%)145 (13.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Mountainair

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Mountainair
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born38 (77.5%)11 (22.5%)
Foreign Born, Citizen281 (95.3%)14 (4.8%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen72 (60.0%)48 (40.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Mountainair

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Mountainair
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00099 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999311 (79.9%)78 (20.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999229 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999124 (93.9%)8 (6.1%)
$100,000 and over163 (73.4%)59 (26.6%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Mountainair

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Mountainair
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 638 (77.5%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years281 (95.3%)16 (5.4%)
19 to 25 Years61 (50.8%)11 (9.2%)
25 to 34 Years33 (70.2%)6 (12.8%)
35 to 44 Years63 (50.0%)29 (23.0%)
45 to 54 Years54 (57.5%)10 (10.6%)
55 to 64 Years36 (72.0%)14 (28.0%)
65 to 74 Years195 (100.0%)56 (28.7%)
75 Years and over95 (100.0%)14 (14.7%)
Total856 (79.9%)156 (14.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Mountainair

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Mountainair
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years69 (35.7%)7 (5.8%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years29 (18.0%)10 (9.2%)
65 to 74 Years43 (35.2%)17 (23.3%)
75 Years and over57 (90.5%)12 (37.5%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Mountainair

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Mountainair: <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 Years23 (18.9%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over29 (46.0%)5 (15.6%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Mountainair: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)7 (5.8%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years12 (7.4%)9 (8.3%)
65 to 74 Years32 (26.2%)6 (8.2%)
75 Years and over28 (44.4%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Mountainair: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years53 (27.5%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years12 (9.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over29 (46.0%)5 (15.6%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Mountainair: <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 Years17 (10.6%)1 (0.9%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)17 (23.3%)
75 Years and over29 (46.0%)12 (37.5%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Mountainair: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years16 (8.3%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years17 (10.6%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Mountainair

Computing Device Access in Mountainair

Computing Device Access in Mountainair
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop20662.1%
Smartphone24674.1%
Tablet15947.9%
No Computing Device8024.1%
Total332100.0%

Internet Access in Mountainair

Internet Access in Mountainair
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home15947.9%
Cellular Data Only5115.4%
Satellite Internet00.0%
No Internet11634.9%
Total332100.0%

Mountainair Summary

Mountainair is a small town located in Torrance County, New Mexico, United States. It is situated in the Manzano Mountains, approximately 60 miles southeast of Albuquerque. The town was founded in 1903 and has a population of approximately 1,100 people.

Geography

Mountainair is located in the Manzano Mountains, at an elevation of 6,000 feet. The town is surrounded by the Cibola National Forest and is situated in a valley between the Manzano and Sandia Mountains. The town is located on the edge of the Rio Grande Rift, a geological feature that runs from Colorado to Mexico. The climate in Mountainair is semi-arid, with hot summers and cold winters.

Economy

Mountainair’s economy is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The town is home to several small farms, which produce a variety of crops, including alfalfa, corn, and wheat. The town is also home to several tourist attractions, including the Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument, the Cibola National Forest, and the Manzano Mountains State Park.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Mountainair was 1,121. The racial makeup of the town was 81.3% White, 0.7% African American, 0.9% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 14.2% from other races, and 2.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 33.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in Mountainair was $25,000, and the median income for a family was $30,000. The per capita income for the town was $14,000. About 18.2% of families and 22.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.3% of those under age 18 and 10.2% of those age 65 or over.

History

Mountainair was founded in 1903 by a group of settlers from the nearby town of Estancia. The town was originally called “Mountain Air”, but the name was later shortened to “Mountainair”. The town was incorporated in 1911 and has remained a small, rural community ever since.
In the early 20th century, Mountainair was a popular stop on the Santa Fe Trail. The town was also home to several ranches and farms, which produced a variety of crops, including alfalfa, corn, and wheat.
In the 1950s, the town began to experience a decline in population as many of its residents moved away in search of better economic opportunities. However, in recent years, the town has seen a resurgence in population as people have moved back to the area in search of a more rural lifestyle.

Conclusion

Mountainair is a small town located in Torrance County, New Mexico. It is situated in the Manzano Mountains, approximately 60 miles southeast of Albuquerque. The town was founded in 1903 and has a population of approximately 1,100 people. The economy of Mountainair is largely based on agriculture and tourism, and the town is home to several tourist attractions, including the Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument, the Cibola National Forest, and the Manzano Mountains State Park. The racial makeup of the town is 81.3% White, 0.7% African American, 0.9% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 14.2% from other races, and 2.7% from two or more races. The median income for a household in Mountainair was $25,000, and the median income for a family was $30,000. The town has seen a resurgence in population in recent years as people have moved back to the area in search of a more rural lifestyle.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Mountainair?
Total Population of Mountainair is 1,071.
What is the Total Male Population of Mountainair?
Total Male Population of Mountainair is 656.
What is the Total Female Population of Mountainair?
Total Female Population of Mountainair is 415.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Mountainair?
There are 158.07 Males per 100 Females in Mountainair.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Mountainair?
There are 63.26 Females per 100 Males in Mountainair.
What is the Median Population Age in Mountainair?
Median Population Age in Mountainair is 39.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Mountainair
Average Family Size in Mountainair is 4.4 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Mountainair
Average Household Size in Mountainair is 3.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Mountainair?
Per Capita income in Mountainair is $19,742.
What is the Median Family Income in Mountainair?
Median Family Income in Mountainair is $52,917.
What is the Median Household income in Mountainair?
Median Household Income in Mountainair is $38,482.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Mountainair?
Income or Wage Gap in Mountainair is 35.1%.
Women in Mountainair earn 64.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Mountainair?
Inequality or Gini Index in Mountainair is 0.45.
How Large is the Labor Force in Mountainair?
There are 355 People in the Labor Forcein in Mountainair.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Mountainair?
44.3% of People are in the Labor Force in Mountainair.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Mountainair?
Unemployment Rate in Mountainair is 11.0%.