Monument, New Mexico Population 2024

116

Monument is a CDP located in Lea County New Mexico. Monument has a 2024 population of 116. Monument is currently declining at a rate of -5.69% annually but its population has increased by 52.63% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 76 in 2020.

The average household income in Monument is $106,295 with a poverty rate of 27.91%. The median age in Monument is 60.2 years: 60.8 years for males, and 57.3 years for females.

Monument Demographics

According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Monument was:

  • White: 55.81%
  • Two or more races: 44.19%
  • Black or African American: 0%
  • Native American: 0%
  • Asian: 0%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Other race: 0%
Land Area (mi²)
5.3 sq mi
Density (mi²)
22.0/sq mi
Growth Since 2020
52.63% (40)
The current population of Monument, New Mexico is 116 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates (released May 2024). The last official US Census in 2020 recorded the population at 76.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White7255.81%
Two or more races5744.19%
Black or African American00%
Native American00%
Asian00%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%
Other race00%

White

Two or more races

Black or African American

Native American

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Other race

Monument Population by Race

Monument Population Pyramid 2024

Monument Median Age

60.2

Total

60.8

Male

57.3

Female

Monument Adults

There are 129 adults, (17 of whom are seniors) in Monument.

Monument Age Dependency

15.2

Age Dependency Ratio

15.2

Old Age Dependency Ratio

0

Child Dependency Ratio

Monument Sex Ratio

Female6449.61%
Male6550.39%

Monument Population by Age

Monument Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Household Type
Count
Average Size
Owner
Renter
All612.111000
Married552.241000
Non Family601000
Male0000
Female0000

2.24

Average Family Size

2.11

Average Household Size

100.0%

Rate of Home Ownership

Married

Male

Female

NonFamily

owner

renter

Monument Households and Families

Male

Female

Education Attained
Count
Percentage
9th to 12th Grade108.62%
Associates Degree00%
Bachelors Degree00%
Graduate Degree00%
High School Graduate6455.17%
Less Than 9th Grade00%
Some College4236.21%

Less Than 9th Grade

9th to 12th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Graduate Degree

Monument Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)

Monument Educational Attainment by Race

High School Graduation Rate

Bachelors Rate

Race
Total
High School
Bachelors
2+ Races57570
White36360
Hispanic23130

The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.

The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 0%.

Monument Educational Attainment by Race

Monument Language by Age

Only English

Spanish

Other Indo-European Languages

Asian and Pacific Island Languages

Other Languages

Monument Language

72.09% of Monument residents speak only English, while 27.91% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 27.91% of the population.

Monument Language

Monument Poverty by Race

rate

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
Hispanic3636100%

27.91%

Overall Poverty Rate

20%

Male Poverty Rate

35.94%

Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Monument

The race most likely to be in poverty in Monument is Hispanic, with 100% below the poverty level.

The race least likely to be in poverty in Monument is Hispanic, with 100% below the poverty level.

The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 100%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.33%.

Monument Poverty

rate

Rate
Poverty
Less Than 9th Grade100%
High School20.31%
Some College0%
Bachelors or Greater0%

Monument Poverty Rate by Education

rate

Rate
Poverty
Male Employed24.53%
Male Unemployed0%
Female Employed0%
Female Unemployed0%

Monument Poverty Rate by Employment Status and Sex

Monument Income by Household Type

Households

Families

MarriedFamilies

NonFamilies

Name
Median
Mean
Families-$112,136
Households-$106,295
Married Families-$-999,999,999
Non Families-$-999,999,999

mean

median

Income by Household Type

Monument Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Marriage Rates

85.3%

Overall Marriage Rate

90.8%

Male Marriage Rate

79.7%

Female Marriage Rate

Monument Married by Age and Sex

male

female

Monument Marriage

The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.

Monument Marital Status by Race

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Monument Marital Status

Second Gulf War

First Gulf War

Vietnam

Korea

World War II

6

Number of Veterans

6

Male Veterans

0

Female Veterans

War
Veterans
Vietnam6
Second Gulf War0
First Gulf War0
Korea0
World War II0

Monument Veterans by War

count

Age Group
Veterans
65 to 746
18 to 340
35 to 540
55 to 640
75+0

Monument Veterans by Age

count

Name
Veterans
% of Total
White60.08333333333333333

Monument Veterans by Race

Monument Veterans by Education

Less Than 9th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Bachelors or Greater

0%

Veteran Poverty Rate

100%

Veteran Disability Rate

Monument Veterans by Education

LaborForceParticipation

48.1%

Labor Force Participation

48.1%

Employment Rate

0%

Unemployment Rate

Monument Employment by Age

LaborForceParticipation

Monument Employment by Race

LaborForceParticipation

Monument Employment by Education

Origin of Non-Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.

Origin of Naturalized Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

7.75%

Born in Monument

72.09%

Native Born

27.91%

Foreign Born

17.83%

Non Citizen

10.08%

Naturalized

Place of Birth

72.09% of Monument residents were born in the United States, with 7.75% having been born in New Mexico. 17.83% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.

Monument Place of Birth

Note: data after 2022 is projected based on recent change
Year
Population
Growth
Change
2024116-7-5.69%
2023123-6-4.65%
2022129-14-9.79%
20211436788.16%
202076-58-43.28%
20191343839.58%
201896-8-7.69%
2017104-31-22.96%
2016135-24-15.09%
2015159-85-34.84%
2014244-39-13.78%
2013283-10-3.41%
20122932710.15%
20112666029.13%
201020600%

Monument Population by Year