Census ACS · #709 μSA
Española Metro Area
The Española, Nm Micropolitan Statistical Area has 40,165 residents. The median household income is $53,901 and the median home value is $230,900.
40,165
Population
7
People / sq mi
$53,901
Median Income
$230,900
Median Home Value
The Española CBSA covers 5,861 sq mi of land at 6.9 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 27.9% |
| Black or African American | 0.7% |
| Asian | 2.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 19.5% |
Economy & Income
$53,901
Median Household Income
$30,548
Per Capita Income
15.4%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment
Housing
$230,900
Median Home Value
$760
Median Rent
78.1%
Homeownership
Education
86.4%
High School+
18.8%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.7%
Drive Alone
9.3%
Work From Home
28.8 min
Avg Commute
17.0%
Foreign Born
Española spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Española, Nm Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 40,165 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #709 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Española metro area is $53,901, with a per capita income of $30,548.
The Española, Nm CBSA spans the state of New Mexico.
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Data for the Española, Nm CBSA (21580) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.