Vaughn, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Torrance County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
548
Population
98/sq mi density
$26,300
Median Income
$11,572 per capita
$45,800
Home Value
$199,639 Zillow
$438
Median Rent
18.3% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$26,300 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$45,800 home value, $438/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
548
Census 2023
Population Density
98
per square mile
Land Area
5.6
square miles (14.5 km²)
Median Age
35.3 yrs
9% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
57.3%
Male
42.7%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 31.2% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 0% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 91.4% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
31.2%
Black
0%
Hispanic
91.4%
Asian
0%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 26.5% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 71.2% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 2.3% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
26.5%
Spanish
71.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
8.2%
Veterans
3.7%
38% below US avg (6%)
Disability
33.8%
160% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
75.7%
17% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
24.3%
183% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.420
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 548 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 98 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 5.6 sq mi |
| Median Age | 35.3 years |
Gender
| Male | 57.3% |
| Female | 42.7% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 31.2% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 91.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
Language
| English Only | 26.5% |
| Spanish | 71.2% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 8.2% |
| Veterans | 3.7% |
| Disability | 33.8% |
| Health Insurance | 75.7% |
| Uninsured | 24.3% |
| Broadband Access | 53.1% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.420 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 2, Metro / 250K-1M |