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Chama, New Mexico, in Rio Arriba county, is 91 miles NW of Santa Fe, New Mexico (center to center) and 125 miles N of Albuquerque, New Mexico. About 1,199 people people live in Chama.
In Chama, about 52% of adults are married.
Approximately 32% of Chama is non-white. In Chama you'll find a lively diversity of people.
In 2000, Chama had a median family income of $31,983. As it happens, more people than usual in Chama are able to work from their homes.
In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($52) in Chama than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the village.
Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Chama, about 74% are lived in by their owners, not renters. It's not uncommon for visitors to rent vacation houses in the village.
In Chama, 86% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in Chama enjoy easier drives to work than most people.
Comparing Chama to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Mexico (State):
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