Here Are The 10 Richest Counties In New Mexico
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Juliet White
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After looking at the poorest counties in New Mexico, it’s time to examine the other end of the economic spectrum. According to MetaSalary, which uses census data, these ten counties are the richest in the state. That being said, it’s worth noting that only the top two places on this list have median household incomes above the national average.
Per capita salary: $21,047.
Median household income: $39,216.
County seat: Raton.
Per capita salary: $21,164.
Median household income: $36,591.
County seat: Silver City.
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Per capita salary: $22,035.
Median household income: $37,784.
County seat: Mora.
At this point on the list, the per capita salary is 22.7% under the national average.
At this point on the list, the per capita salary is 22.7% under the national average.
Per capita salary: $22,145.
Median household income: $35,441.
County seat: Taos.
Per capita salary: $24,290.
Median household income: $43,750.
County seat: Carrizozo.
Per capita salary: $24,587.
Median household income: $46,583.
County seat: Carlsbad.
Per capita salary: $25,979.
Median household income: $57,158.
County seat: Bernalillo.
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Per capita salary: $26,143.
Median household income: $47,481.
County seat: Albuquerque.
Here, the per capita salary is actually 3.8% below the national average.
Here, the per capita salary is actually 3.8% below the national average.
Per capita salary: $32,188.
Median household income: $52,696.
County seat: Santa Fe.
This county's per capita salary exceeds the national average by 15.6%.
This county's per capita salary exceeds the national average by 15.6%.
Per capita salary: $49,474.
Median household income: $103,643.
County seat: Los Alamos.
The per capita income here is 44.9% above the national average.
The per capita income here is 44.9% above the national average.
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