Census ACS · #497 μSA
Alamogordo Metro Area
The Alamogordo, Nm Micropolitan Statistical Area has 68,235 residents. The median household income is $52,717 and the median home value is $149,500.
68,235
Population
10
People / sq mi
$52,717
Median Income
$149,500
Median Home Value
The Alamogordo CBSA covers 6,613 sq mi of land at 10.3 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 60.0% |
| Black or African American | 3.6% |
| Asian | 0.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.5% |
Economy & Income
$52,717
Median Household Income
$28,186
Per Capita Income
15.4%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment
Housing
$149,500
Median Home Value
$926
Median Rent
65.0%
Homeownership
Education
87.3%
High School+
21.6%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.3%
Drive Alone
6.0%
Work From Home
22.7 min
Avg Commute
52.3%
Foreign Born
Alamogordo spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Alamogordo, Nm Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 68,235 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #497 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Alamogordo metro area is $52,717, with a per capita income of $28,186.
The Alamogordo, Nm CBSA spans the state of New Mexico.
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Data for the Alamogordo, Nm CBSA (10460) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Alamogordo stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most sparsely settled of US metro areas, at roughly 10 people per square mile. Alamogordo is a metro area in NM with a population of 68,235.
The typical household earns $52,717, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty sits at 15.4%, above the national 12.4%. Housing is relatively affordable, with a median home value of $149,500, with typical rent around $926.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US metro areas: 21.6% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.