Bloomfield, NM

Bloomfield, New Mexico

Bloomfield, New Mexico, in San Juan county, is 123 miles NW of Rio Rancho, New Mexico (center to center) and 135 miles NW of Albuquerque, New Mexico. The city has a population of 6,417.

The People and Families of Bloomfield

In Bloomfield, about 57% of adults are married. "Full house" describes much of the households in Bloomfield, with the many large families there. The city is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the city is full of young ones.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bloomfield had a median family income of $34,760.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Bloomfield residents, with $200. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Bloomfield Housing

In Bloomfield, 74% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the city may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young.

Commuting

In Bloomfield, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Bloomfield strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Mexico):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 15%

Comparative Profile of Bloomfield, NM

Comparing Bloomfield to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Mexico (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Bloomfield Almanac

Bloomfield Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Bloomfield Public Libraries

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Bloomfield Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Bloomfield residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Bloomfield, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Bloomfield High Schools (2004)

BLOOMFIELD HIGH
520 NORTH FIRST STREET
505-632-3373
Serves 587 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 17.8

CHARLIE Y. BROWN
924 S. BLOOMFIELD BLVD.
505-632-3316
A Non-traditional School
Serves 82 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 20.5

Bloomfield Colleges

(List of All New Mexico Colleges)

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