City

Datil, NM

1 ZIP code  ·  Catron County  ·  New Mexico

👥834Population
💰$58,598Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂70.8Median Age
🏠$233,800Median Home Value▼ 16% below avg
🎓43.6%College Grads▲ 12% above avg
📊23.1%Unemployment▲ 373% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.8% Female 49.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.3%Black: 1.7%Asian: 1.6%Other: 5%Race
White85.3%
Black1.7%
Asian1.6%
Other5.0%

Age Breakdown

5–17
1%
18–24
8%
25–44
3%
45–64
25%
65+
20%

Key Indicators

Median Age70.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.22
Below Poverty13.9% ▲ 39% above avg
College Grads43.6% ▲ 12% above avg
Unemployment23.1% ▲ 373% above avg
HS Graduate176 (23.8%)
Some College85 (11.5%)
Associates156 (21.1%)
Bachelors27 (3.7%)
Graduate Degree295 (39.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 23.8%Some College: 11.5%Associates: 21.1%Bachelors: 3.7%Graduate: 39.9%Edu
HS Grad23.8%
Some College11.5%
Associates21.1%
Bachelors3.7%
Graduate39.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 95.9%Renter: 4.1%Tenure
Owner95.9%
Renter4.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
19%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,598 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$233,800 ▼ 16% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units651
Vacant Units312

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
31%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
20%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
43%
Walked
43%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
56%
15–30 min
8%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
24%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
57%
About Datil, NM

Datil is a city in New Mexico, located in Catron County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 834 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 70.8 years.

Economically, Datil is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,598 is below the national average. Approximately 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 23.1%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Datil is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $233,800, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 95.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Datil is well-educated. 43.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (85.25%).

Datil, NM offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within New Mexico.

ZIP Codes in Datil
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
87821 834 $58,598 $233,800 23.1% 43.6% 95.9%