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Population Review

Portales city, NM — Population & Demographics

Portales city, NM has a population of 12,023. The median household income is $51,290 and the median age is 27.7.

12,023

Population

$51,290

Median Income

$132,900

Median Home Value

27.7

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White69.8%
Black or African American1.5%
Asian0.4%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)3.9%
Two or More Races0.3%

Economy & Income

$51,290

Median Household Income

$23,988

Per Capita Income

20.2%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$132,900

Median Home Value

$870

Median Rent

53.0%

Owner-Occupied

Education

87.9%

High School+

26.4%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.0%

Drive Alone

2.2%

Work From Home

14.9 min

Avg Commute

Frequently Asked Questions

Portales city, NM has a population of 12,023 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Portales city, NM is $51,290, with 20.2% living below the poverty level.

The median home value in Portales city, NM is $132,900, with median rent at $870.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.