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Magdalena, NM


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Magdalena, New Mexico

Magdalena, New Mexico, in Socorro county, is 75 miles SW of Albuquerque, New Mexico. About 913 people people live in Magdalena.

The People and Families of Magdalena

In Magdalena, about 52% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Magdalena had a median family income of $30,625.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($2,500) in Magdalena than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the village.

Magdalena Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Magdalena, about 81% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The village isn't one of those high-end villages with high property taxes.

Commuting

In Magdalena, 82% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyMagdalena Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyMagdalena Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Magdalena Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Magdalena, NM

Comparing Magdalena 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
Racial Diversity94
Age of the Population89
Female Share of the Population79
Children Under 5 Years Old64
Senior Citizens67
Male Share of the Population52
Well-Paid Single Men23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size54
Portion of People Married33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults88
Median Family Income24
People in Middle Class or Better24
People Above Poverty22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home87
Short Commute Times63
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
People Living Alone78
Affordability of Rents75
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
Housing Recently Built31
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