Bloomfield City, New Mexico
As of the census of 2000, there were 6417 people in the city, organized into 457 households, and 284 families living in the city. The population density was 1280.7 people per square mile (494.48/kmē), it would be the 29th most densely populated city in the U.S. state of New Mexico. There were 2446 housing units at an average density of 488.2 per square mile (188.5/kmē). The average household size was 2.85 persons, and the average family size was 3.26 persons. The population's age distribution was 32.4% under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 27% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 10% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 91.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.5 males. The median age of the city's population was 31.4 years, the median age of male residents at 30.8 and the median age of female residents at 32.1. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 62.38% White, 0.33% Black or African American, 16.71% American Indian, 0.34% Asian, 0.06% Native Hawaiian, 4.22% from two or more races and 15.96% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $32905, it is the 75th wealthiest city in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $34760, it is the 87th highest city by median family income in the U.S. state of New Mexico. The per capita income for the city was $14424, making its New Mexico's 89th highest city by per capita income. The median income was $18595, Median income for males is $25909, compared with $12647 for females.
In 2000, 2044 pupils and students, of which 44.96% are male and 55.04% are female, 31.85% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 6.6% nursery or pri school, 5.14% kindergarten, 44.62% elementary school, 23.78% high school and 19.86% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 6417 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 6711 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 6732 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 6824 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 7009 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 7080 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 7180 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 7241 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 7209 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 7231 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 7234 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 104 | 31 | 135 |
| Kindergarten | 69 | 36 | 105 |
| Elementary school | 388 | 524 | 912 |
| High school | 236 | 250 | 486 |
| College or graduate school | 122 | 284 | 406 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomfield city, New Mexico | $32905 | $34760 | $14424 |
| San Juan County, New Mexico | $33762 | $37382 | $14282 |
| New Mexico, United States | $34133 | $39425 | $17261 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |