Polvadera, New Mexico

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Population in 2010: 269.
Males: 121  (45.0%)
Females: 148  (55.0%)
Median resident age:

8.2 years
New Mexico median age:

39.4 years
Estimated median household income in 2022: $41,395
Polvadera:

$41,395
NM:

$59,726

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $22,625

Polvadera CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $149,349
Polvadera:

$149,349
NM:

$243,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $124,909; detached houses: $257,691; mobile homes: $62,599
March 2022 cost of living index in Polvadera: 84.3 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 92.8%
(90.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 94.4% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 94.4% for two or more races residents)

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According to our research of New Mexico and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Polvadera, New Mexico as of May 19, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Polvadera is 243 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (6.4%), Dutch (3.9%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 4659 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Albuquerque, NM (65.1 miles , pop. 448,607).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (299.7 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

Chamizal, NM (1.0 miles),
Lemitar, NM (1.8 miles ),
Alamillo, NM (1.9 miles),
San Acacia, NM (1.9 miles),
Escondida, NM (2.7 miles),
Socorro, NM (3.2 miles ),
Rio Grande, NM (3.2 miles ),
La Joya, NM (3.3 miles)

Latitude: 34.20 N, Longitude: 106.92 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 505

Distribution of median household income in Polvadera, NM in 2022
Distribution of house value in Polvadera, NM in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.1%
New Mexico:

3.6%

Earthquake activity:

Polvadera-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New Mexico state average. It is 686% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/28/1992 at 11:57:34, a magnitude 7.6 (6.2 MB, 7.6 MS, 7.3 MW, Depth: 0.7 mi, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 549.6 miles away from the city center, causing 3 deaths (1 shaking deaths, 2 other deaths) and 400 injuries, causing $100,000,000 total damage and $40,000,000 insured losses
On 1/29/1990 at 13:16:10, a magnitude 4.8 (4.5 MB, 4.8 LG, Depth: 7.5 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 18.0 miles away from Polvadera center
On 5/19/1940 at 04:36:40, a magnitude 7.2 (7.2 UK) earthquake occurred 509.3 miles away from the city center, causing $33,000,000 total damage
On 10/16/1999 at 09:46:44, a magnitude 7.4 (6.3 MB, 7.4 MS, 7.2 MW, 7.3 ML) earthquake occurred 543.5 miles away from Polvadera center
On 6/29/2014 at 04:59:35, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 MW, Depth: 4.0 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 171.6 miles away from the city center
On 12/31/1934 at 18:45:56, a magnitude 7.1 (7.1 UK) earthquake occurred 520.7 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Socorro County (11) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 6
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Fires: 4, Floods: 4, Storms: 4, Hurricane: 1, Mudslide: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Polvadera:

  • SOCORRO GENERAL HOSPITAL HOME HEALTH CARE (Home Health Center, about 11 miles away; SOCORRO, NM)

Amtrak station near Polvadera:

  • 12 miles: SOCORRO (1007 S. CALIFORNIA ST.) - Bus Station . Services: snack bar, free short-term parking.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Polvadera:

  • Central New Mexico Community College (about 63 miles; Albuquerque, NM; Full-time enrollment: 19,398)
  • University of New Mexico-Main Campus (about 64 miles; Albuquerque, NM; FT enrollment: 23,042)
  • University of Phoenix-Albuquerque Campus (about 72 miles; Albuquerque, NM; FT enrollment: 2,335)
  • Santa Fe Community College (about 109 miles; Santa Fe, NM; FT enrollment: 3,047)
  • Western New Mexico University (about 127 miles; Silver City, NM; FT enrollment: 2,456)
  • New Mexico State University-Main Campus (about 134 miles; Las Cruces, NM; FT enrollment: 14,497)
  • New Mexico State University-Dona Ana (about 134 miles; Las Cruces, NM; FT enrollment: 5,640)

Public elementary/middle school in Polvadera:

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Notable location: Sarracino Hall Historic Site (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Church in Polvadera: First Assembly of God Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: Polvadera Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Arroyo del Puertecito (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Socorro County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.7 people
New Mexico:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

67.3%
Whole state:

65.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

7.9%
Whole state:

8.2%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 3.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Polvadera:

Marital status in Polvadera, NM
  • Never married: 53.5%
  • Now married: 8.7%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 37.8%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

For population 25 years and over in Polvadera:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 17.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 9.0%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.5
New Mexico average:

12.6

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Polvadera, NM (based on Socorro County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic7,03615
Evangelical Protestant1,33315
Other9044
Mainline Protestant2986
None8,295-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 3
Socorro County:

1.66 / 10,000 pop.
New Mexico:

1.44 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Here:

0.55 / 10,000 pop.
New Mexico:

0.21 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 10
This county:

5.53 / 10,000 pop.
New Mexico:

4.06 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 14
This county:

7.74 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.12 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Socorro County:

7.4%
New Mexico:

6.4%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

21.2%
State:

22.1%

Strongest AM radio stations in Polvadera:

  • KKOB (770 AM; 50 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KTNN (660 AM; 50 kW; WINDOW ROCK, AZ; Owner: THE NAVAJO NATION)
  • KXKS (1190 AM; 10 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KINF (1020 AM; 50 kW; ROSWELL, NM; Owner: JAMES CRYSTAL HOLDINGS OF NEW MEXICO, INC.)
  • KNML (610 AM; 5 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KKIM (1000 AM; 10 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: AGM-NEVADA, LLC)
  • KHAC (880 AM; 43 kW; TSE BONITO, NM; Owner: WESTERN INDIAN MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • KANM (1600 AM; 10 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: ARAGON BROADCASTING COMPANY, L.L.C.)
  • KARS (860 AM; 1 kW; BELEN, NM; Owner: AGM-NEVADA, LLC)
  • KICA (980 AM; 50 kW; CLOVIS, NM; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KELP (1590 AM; 50 kW; EL PASO, TX; Owner: MCCLATCHEY BROADCASTING)
  • KABQ (1350 AM; 5 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KDEF (1150 AM; 5 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: RAMH CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Polvadera:

  • KTEG (104.7 FM; BOSQUE FARMS, NM; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KIOT (102.5 FM; LOS LUNAS, NM; Owner: HBC LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KLYT (88.3 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CONNECTION COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION, INC.)
  • KTZO (103.3 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KUNM (89.9 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: BOARD OF REGENTS UNIV. OF NEW MEXICO)
  • KKOB-FM (93.3 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KANW (89.1 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: BD. OF EDUC. CITY OF ALBUQUERQUE, NM)
  • KRST (92.3 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KBZU (96.3 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KBQI (107.9 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KMGA (99.5 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KZRR (94.1 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KPEK (100.3 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • K265CA (100.9 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KFLQ (91.5 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: FAMILY LIFE BROADCASTING SYSTEM)
  • KNKT (107.1 FM; ARMIJO, NM; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF ALBUQUERQUE, INC.)
  • K213BT (90.5 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KLVO (97.7 FM; BELEN, NM; Owner: AGM-NEVADA, LLC)

Polvadera fatal accident list:

Jan 14, 1987 11:20 PM, 408, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 8Number of bridges
  • 33ft / 9.6mTotal length
  • $9,648,000Total costs
  • 15,785Total average daily traffic
  • 5,448Total average daily truck traffic
  • 27,071Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

3
  • Call Sign: KA7WCG, Grant Date: 04/04/1989, Expiration Date: 04/04/1999, Cancellation Date: 04/05/2001, Registrant: Gene E Long, Star Rt 1 Box 129, Polvadera, NM 87828

  • Call Sign: KD5UHB, Licensee ID: L00590293, Grant Date: 08/09/2012, Expiration Date: 11/04/2022, Certifier: Vernon L Leavitt, Registrant: Vernon L Leavitt, Polvadera, NM 87828

  • Call Sign: KI5RHV, Licensee ID: L02477283, Grant Date: 08/23/2021, Expiration Date: 08/23/2031, Certifier: Kyle O Winter, Registrant: Kyle O Winter, 494 Ne Frontage Rd, Polvadera, NM 87828-1002


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Polvadera, NM
  • 67.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 32.7%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Polvadera, NM
  • 100.0%Wood


Polvadera compared to New Mexico state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
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