Vaughn, New Mexico
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Vaughn is a town located in Guadalupe County, New Mexico, USA. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 539.
Geography
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Location of Vaughn, New Mexico
Vaughn is located at 34°36'5" North, 105°12'23" West (34.601253, -105.206410)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 14.5 km² (5.6 mi²). 14.5 km² (5.6 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 539 people, 232 households, and 154 families residing in the town. The population density is 37.2/km² (96.3/mi²). There are 338 housing units at an average density of 23.3/km² (60.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 52.69% White, 0.00% African American, 0.37% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 43.97% from other races, and 2.97% from two or more races. 87.01% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 232 households out of which 29.3% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.7% are married couples living together, 12.9% have a female householder with no husband present, and 33.2% are non-families. 31.0% of all households are made up of individuals and 13.8% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.32 and the average family size is 2.88.
In the town the population is spread out with 25.4% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 24.7% from 25 to 44, 25.4% from 45 to 64, and 16.7% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 39 years. For every 100 females there are 83.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 82.7 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $23,083, and the median income for a family is $27,059. Males have a median income of $25,833 versus $14,444 for females. The per capita income for the town is $11,014. 21.7% of the population and 13.9% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 20.1% of those under the age of 18 and 17.7% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.