Living in Conchas Dam, New Mexico

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Conchas Dam · Census data 2020–2024

Conchas Dam has 282 residents with a median age of 76.1. .

Conchas Dam is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Conchas Dam at a glance

Population
282
Median age
76.1State: 39.4
Homeowners
100%
Bachelor's degree or higher
0%

Is Conchas Dam a good place to live?

The weather is best in April–May and September–October.

Housing in Conchas Dam: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
392
Owner-occupied
100%
Renter-occupied
0%
Vacant
48.2%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1980
Average household size
1.39

48.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Conchas Dam has many vacation and second homes.

Conchas Dam demographics

Population
282
Median age
76.1
Under 18
0%
65 and older
74.8%
Households
203
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
32.6%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White63.8%
Hispanic or Latino23%
Black0%
Asian13.1%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Conchas Dam ›

Education in Conchas Dam

0% of adults 25 and older in Conchas Dam have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Conchas Dam0%
New Mexico31%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Conchas Dam

Unemployment rate
0%State: 6%
Average commute
—State: 24 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
100%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
81.8%

Conchas Dam vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Conchas Dam282———
Tucumcari5,160$31,844$64,100$704
Santa Rosa2,462$48,789$111,600$727
Roy302$43,203—$1,063
Logan740$34,271$119,000$1,080
Puerto de Luna378$250,001$242,300—

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Living in Conchas Dam: FAQ

Is Conchas Dam, NM a good place to live?

What is the median age in Conchas Dam?

The median age in Conchas Dam is 76.1 years (New Mexico: 39.4).

What is the unemployment rate in Conchas Dam?

The unemployment rate in Conchas Dam is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Conchas Dam?

0% of adults in Conchas Dam have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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