Monument, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Lea County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
437
Population
83/sq mi density
$265,900
Home Value
$209,664 Zillow
63°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
437
Census 2023
Population Density
83
per square mile
Land Area
5.3
square miles (13.6 km²)
Median Age
26.4 yrs
32% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
42.8%
Male
57.2%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 12.1% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 0% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 81.2% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 6.7% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
12.1%
Black
0%
Hispanic
81.2%
Asian
0%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 21.5% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 27.9% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 50.6% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
21.5%
Spanish
27.9%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
40.3%
Veterans
2.7%
55% below US avg (6%)
Disability
18.8%
45% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
79.9%
13% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
20.1%
134% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.473
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 437 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 83 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 5.3 sq mi |
| Median Age | 26.4 years |
Gender
| Male | 42.8% |
| Female | 57.2% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 12.1% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 81.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
Language
| English Only | 21.5% |
| Spanish | 27.9% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 40.3% |
| Veterans | 2.7% |
| Disability | 18.8% |
| Health Insurance | 79.9% |
| Uninsured | 20.1% |
| Broadband Access | 75.8% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.473 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 5, Nonmetro / Urban 20K+ |