At a Glance
Median Income
$35,920
$21,581 per capita
Home Value
$112,800
Zillow: $159,235
Median Rent
$596/mo
30.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.9%
75.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
18.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
17.8% smoking rate
How Deming Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Deming's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Deming a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Deming residents earn a median household income of $35,920 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,581. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 561 business establishments, including 62 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Deming is $112,800 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $159,235. Median rent is $596/month, with 30.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
14.9% of adults in Deming hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
75.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Deming has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 17.
Data Overview
People
Population14,735
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density881/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born18.0%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
C+
Median Income$35,920
Per Capita$21,581
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty18.7%
County GDP$1,242M
Avg Weekly Wage$938
Housing
A+
Home Value$112,800
Rent$596
Ownership64.1%
Zillow$159,235
Housing Units6,625
Rent Burden30.4%
Health
Obesity37.3%
Diabetes15.3%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease7.6%
Premature Death13,152/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain9.3 in/yr
AQI17 (Good)
Elevation4,327 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.9%
High School+75.9%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score3.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 39%
Commute16 min
Broadband80.9%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Deming was founded in 1881.
The median home in Deming was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Las Cruces International (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.7% of the population has a disability.
18.0% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.