Waterflow is a CDP located in San Juan County New Mexico. Waterflow has a 2024 population of 1,268. Waterflow is currently declining at a rate of -2.16% annually and its population has decreased by -18.3% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,552 in 2020.
The average household income in Waterflow is $73,209 with a poverty rate of 11.28%. The median age in Waterflow is 39.2 years: 33.7 years for males, and 39.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Waterflow was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 541 | 44.53% |
| White | 509 | 41.89% |
| Other race | 119 | 9.79% |
| Asian | 41 | 3.37% |
| Two or more races | 5 | 0.41% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Native American
White
Other race
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 410 | 2.96 | 60.5 | 39.5 |
| Married | 158 | 3.99 | 84.2 | 15.8 |
| Non Family | 107 | 1.1 | 50.5 | 49.5 |
| Female | 91 | 3.26 | 7.7 | 92.3 |
| Male | 54 | 3.15 | 100 | 0 |
3.46
Average Family Size
2.96
Average Household Size
60.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 72 | 8.69% |
| Associates Degree | 121 | 14.6% |
| Bachelors Degree | 70 | 8.44% |
| Graduate Degree | 20 | 2.41% |
| High School Graduate | 115 | 13.87% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 88 | 10.62% |
| Some College | 343 | 41.38% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 340 | 308 | 22 |
| Native American | 334 | 247 | 68 |
| Hispanic | 177 | 143 | 0 |
| Other Race | 99 | 99 | 0 |
| Asian | 41 | 0 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 20.36%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $37,500 | $0 | $46,131 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $108,906 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,323 | $40,714 | $32,829 |
| Some College | $36,109 | $40,625 | $26,012 |
$35,323
Average Earnings
$40,714
Average Male
$32,829
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
65.44% of Waterflow residents speak only English, while 34.56% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 20.58% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 541 | 103 | 19.04% |
| White | 499 | 34 | 6.81% |
11.28%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.73%
Male Poverty Rate
12.58%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Waterflow is Native, with 19.04% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Waterflow is White, with 6.81% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.88%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.85%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 22.61% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.5% |
| Some College | 5.6% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 6.04% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $75,324 | $76,476 |
| Households | $60,278 | $73,209 |
| Married Families | $86,786 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $55,056 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.1%
Male Marriage Rate
31.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
22
Number of Veterans
22
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 9 |
| Second Gulf War | 6 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 9 |
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
| 35 to 54 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22 | 5.85% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
72.73%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.6%
Labor Force Participation
57.5%
Employment Rate
8.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
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.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
64.2%
Born in Waterflow
96.63%
Native Born
3.37%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
3.37%
Naturalized
96.63% of Waterflow residents were born in the United States, with 64.2% having been born in New Mexico. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,268 | -28 | -2.16% |
| 2023 | 1,296 | -29 | -2.19% |
| 2022 | 1,325 | -196 | -12.89% |
| 2021 | 1,521 | -31 | -2% |
| 2020 | 1,552 | -71 | -4.37% |
| 2019 | 1,623 | -146 | -8.25% |
| 2018 | 1,769 | -389 | -18.03% |
| 2017 | 2,158 | 100 | 4.86% |
| 2016 | 2,058 | 274 | 15.36% |
| 2015 | 1,784 | 111 | 6.63% |
| 2014 | 1,673 | -181 | -9.76% |
| 2013 | 1,854 | 546 | 41.74% |
| 2012 | 1,308 | 18 | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 1,290 | -380 | -22.75% |
| 2010 | 1,670 | 0 | 0% |