Population 18,810 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Chaparral
Household size in Chaparral
| Period | Chaparral | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.39 | 2.71 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.60 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.35 | 2.71 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.82 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.43 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Chaparral is a place of big households: 3.82 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 3.39, even as the national average fell. Only one other New Mexico city with 5,000+ people has larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Chaparral
| Period | Chaparral | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.8 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 28.5 | 38.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.7 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.0 | 40.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.2 | +3.2 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Chaparral is 37.0 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 29.8, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Chaparral
| Period | Chaparral | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.4% | 14.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.4% | 14.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.1% | 13.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 24.6% | 14.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +12.2 pts | +0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about a quarter of households in Chaparral (24.6%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 12.2 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Of the 52 New Mexico cities with 5,000+ people, only four have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Chaparral
Renters in Chaparral
| Period | Chaparral | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.5% | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.2% | 31.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.8% | 32.3% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 30.9% | 30.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | +10.5 pts | −0.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Chaparral own their homes; 30.9% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 58.2% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the west; owners are most common in the south. The renter share is up 10.5 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Chaparral
| Period | Chaparral | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.6% | 13.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.6% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 24.9% | 15.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.1% | 11.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −7.6 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Chaparral: 19.1% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has fallen 7.6 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Chaparral
| Period | Chaparral | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1988 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1987 | 1981 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1988 | 1982 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1993 | 1985 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +4 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Chaparral is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1993, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1988 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Chaparral has newer homes than the great majority of New Mexico cities.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Chaparral
| Period | Chaparral | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $559 | $777 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $886 | $866 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $661 | $943 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $803 | $1,188 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$244 | +$411 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Chaparral costs $803 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $244 a month since 2006–10, up 44%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 29.3% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southeast; the highest are in the northeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Chaparral
Bachelor's degrees in Chaparral
| Period | Chaparral | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.2% | 25.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.2% | 25.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 9.7% | 26.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.1% | 30.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.0 pts | +5.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Chaparral: 11.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 5.0 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 52 New Mexico cities with 5,000+ people, only two have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Chaparral
| Period | Chaparral | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 56.6% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 56.7% | 83.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 57.2% | 85.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 66.6% | 87.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.0 pts | +5.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
About a third of adults in Chaparral never finished high school, well above the national share: only 66.6% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 10.0 points, mirroring the country. Only one other New Mexico city with 5,000+ people has a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Chaparral
| Period | Chaparral | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.6% | 7.3% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 16.4% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.2% | 6.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.7% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.8 pts | −1.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Chaparral: 7.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.8 points, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Chaparral compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chaparral | 3.82 | 37.0 | 24.6% | 30.9% | 19.1% | 1993 | $803 | 11.1% | 66.6% | 7.7% |
| La Tuna | 3.00 | 29.1 | 14.2% | 16.2% | 4.0% | 2014 | $1,699 | 45.7% | 92.2% | 3.6% |
| Anthony | 3.03 | 30.4 | 22.3% | 30.1% | 5.7% | 1992 | $1,181 | 22.5% | 82.7% | 7.9% |
| Anthony | 2.98 | 35.7 | 18.6% | 24.9% | 8.1% | 1992 | $711 | 14.0% | 63.5% | 8.7% |
| Vinton | 3.50 | 43.9 | 8.7% | 10.0% | 9.6% | 1992 | $954 | 8.4% | 66.1% | 2.5% |
| Canutillo | 3.38 | 33.4 | 17.7% | 21.9% | 13.2% | 1994 | $1,042 | 18.7% | 73.5% | 4.2% |
| Berino | 3.16 | 33.2 | 12.3% | 16.4% | 7.5% | 1989 | $796 | 16.6% | 64.5% | 8.9% |
| Vado | 3.43 | 28.2 | 14.7% | 28.5% | 3.5% | 1984 | $679 | 9.1% | 48.8% | 5.3% |
| El Paso | 2.36 | 52.3 | 15.3% | 3.5% | 11.7% | 1996 | $839 | 32.8% | 96.6% | 1.2% |
| Chamberino | 2.89 | 48.6 | 2.5% | 19.1% | 11.3% | 1986 | $918 | 23.4% | 77.5% | 7.9% |
| Mesquite | 3.11 | 35.2 | 12.9% | 15.3% | 8.4% | 1989 | $704 | 12.4% | 57.2% | 6.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Chaparral. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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