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Dulce (NM) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Dulce, New Mexico

StateNew Mexico
Land Area (mi²)12.8 sq mi
Density (mi²)218.3/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate0.14% (4)
Growth Since 20208.2% (212)
Rank in State62th
Rank in Country9207th

The population of Dulce, NM in 2022 is estimated to be 2,796. This is an increase of 0.14% (4 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Dulce by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Dulce by Age

Dulce Population Pyramid 2022
Dulce Median Age
33.7
Total
29
Male
41.4
Female
Dulce Sex Ratio
54.02%
1,396
Male
45.98%
1,188
Female
Dulce Age Dependency Ratio
19.7
Old Age Dependency Ratio
45.3
Child Dependency Ratio
Dulce Adults
1,874
Adults
(308 of whom are seniors) in Dulce.

Population of Dulce by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Dulce

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 17.75%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 27.95%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 5.45%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Dulce

While the overall poverty rate of Dulce is 17.75%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (5.45%) is generally higher than the male poverty rate (27.95%).

Poverty Rate of Dulce by Employment Status and Sex

4.46%
Female Employed
13.13%
Female Unemployed
9.98%
Male Employed
67.86%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Dulce by Education

39.35%
Less Than 9th Grade
23.46%
High School
8.8%
Some College
0%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of Dulce

  • All Ages
  • 5-17
  • 18-64
  • 65+
Top Languages in Dulce

The most common language spoken in Dulce is English, with 61.17% of people speaking Only English. In addition, 34.12% of people speak Other Languages, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of Dulce by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

students have the highest high school graduation rate of all races and ethnicities in Dulce, at .

Compared to other races and ethnicities, students have the highest bachelor's degree rate at .

Educational Attainment of Dulce by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree694.14%
Bachelors Degree905.41%
Associates Degree17010.21%
Some College39223.54%
High School Graduate71843.12%
9th to 12th Grade17210.33%
Less Than 9th Grade543.24%

Earnings Statistics of Dulce by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$33,535

Average Earnings

$33,051

Average Male

$37,580

Average Female

Employment of Dulce by Education

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Employment of Dulce by Age

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate
63.5%
Labor Force Participation
50.1%
Employment Rate
21.1%
Unemployment Rate

Employment of Dulce by Race

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Marital Status of Dulce

Marriage Rates

  • 28%

    Overall Marriage Rate

  • 30.4%

    Male Marriage Rate

  • 25.3%

    Female Marriage Rate

Dulce Marriage

In Dulce, 30.4% of males have never been married, a higher rate than females who have never been married.

Females are more likely to be married at age 55-64, while males are more likely to be married at age Over 65.

Households and Families of Dulce

Dulce Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Dulce Household Types

Type
Owner
Renter
57.9%

Rate of Home Ownership

Households of Dulce by Type

5.08
Average Family Size
3.98
Average Family Size
Type
Count
PercentageOwned
Streets