Chama Village, New Mexico
As of the census of 2000, there were 1199 residents, 457 households, and 284 families in the city. The population density was 467.9 people per square mile (180.66/kmē), it is the 102nd most densely populated city in the U.S. state of New Mexico. There were 601 housing units at an average density of 234.8 per square mile (90.66/kmē). The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.13. The population's age distribution was 26.6% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 28.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.3% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 95.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.1 males. The median age was 38.1 years, The median age of males and females living in Chama Village was 37.2 and 39.3 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 67.56% White, 1.58% Black or African American, 2.67% American Indian, 0.08% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 3% from two or more races and 25.1% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $30513, it is New Mexico's 95th wealthiest city by median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $31983, it is 116th wealthiest city by median family income in New Mexico. The per capita income for the city was $16670, it is the 60th wealthiest city in terms of per capita income. The median income was $15930, Males have a median income of $19333 versus $12857 for females.
In 2000, 310 pupils and students, of which 51.94% are male and 48.06% are female, 25.85% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 3.55% nursery or pri school, 1.94% kindergarten, 60.65% elementary school, 25.16% high school and 8.71% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1199 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1203 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1204 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1199 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1235 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1257 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1262 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1302 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1344 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1347 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1347 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 3 | 8 | 11 |
| Kindergarten | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Elementary school | 105 | 83 | 188 |
| High school | 41 | 37 | 78 |
| College or graduate school | 10 | 17 | 27 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chama village, New Mexico | $30513 | $31983 | $16670 |
| Rio Arriba County, New Mexico | $29429 | $32901 | $14263 |
| New Mexico, United States | $34133 | $39425 | $17261 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |