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Cimarron, NM


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Cimarron, New Mexico

Cimarron, New Mexico, in Colfax county, is 80 miles NE of Santa Fe, New Mexico (center to center) and 138 miles NE of Albuquerque, New Mexico. The village has a population of 917.

The People and Families of Cimarron

In Cimarron, about 56% of adults are married.

You'll notice more men than women in Cimarron compared to most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Cimarron had a median family income of $30,677. Poverty is less common in Cimarron than most places.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Cimarron gave more campaign money ($3,470) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Cimarron Housing

Owners occupy 78% of the housing units in Cimarron.

Commuting

In Cimarron, 90% of commuters drive to work. The village is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Cimarron Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Cimarron Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Cimarron, NM

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity71
Age of the Population77
Senior Citizens67
Well-Paid Single Men58
Female Share of the Population11
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size43
Portion of People Married45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults77
People Above Poverty59
People in Middle Class or Better48
Median Family Income24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Working at Home87
Short Commute Times75
Public Transportation Use78

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes108
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
Housing Recently Built74
People Living Alone67
Affordability of Rents65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
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