Chimayo is a town located in New Mexico. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 2,924.

Geography

\nChimayo is located at 36°0'12" North, 105°56'25" West (36.003247, -105.940244)
1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 14.1 km² (5.5 mi²). None of the area is covered with water.

Demographics

\nAs of the
census of 2000, there are 2,924 people, 1,150 households, and 808 families residing in the town. The population density is 206.8/km² (535.9/mi²). There are 1,323 housing units at an average density of 93.6/km² (242.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 48.60% White, 0.14% African American, 0.68% Native American, 0.07% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 44.84% from other races, and 5.68% from two or more races. 90.83% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 1,150 households out of which 34.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.3% are married couples living together, 15.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 29.7% are non-families. 26.2% of all households are made up of individuals and 8.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.54 and the average family size is 3.05. In the town the population is spread out with 25.3% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 100.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 98.9 males. The median income for a household in the town is $31,474, and the median income for a family is $35,938. Males have a median income of $28,009 versus $24,357 for females. The per capita income for the town is $17,023. 19.0% of the population and 14.1% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 27.4% are under the age of 18 and 28.6% are 65 or older.