Cannon AFB is a CDP located in Curry County New Mexico. Cannon AFB has a 2024 population of 2,755. Cannon AFB is currently growing at a rate of 1.36% annually and its population has increased by 9.02% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,527 in 2020.
The average household income in Cannon AFB is $74,443 with a poverty rate of 8.56%. The median age in Cannon AFB is 22.8 years: 22.4 years for males, and 24.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cannon AFB was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,905 | 66.24% |
| Two or more races | 512 | 17.8% |
| Black or African American | 232 | 8.07% |
| Asian | 115 | 4% |
| Other race | 58 | 2.02% |
| Native American | 46 | 1.6% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.28% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 756 | 3.01 | 0 | 100 |
| Married | 494 | 3.49 | 0 | 100 |
| Non Family | 169 | 1.28 | 0 | 100 |
| Female | 87 | 3.37 | 0 | 100 |
| Male | 6 | 7.33 | 0 | 100 |
3.51
Average Family Size
3.01
Average Household Size
0.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3 | 0.28% |
| Associates Degree | 189 | 17.61% |
| Bachelors Degree | 330 | 30.75% |
| Graduate Degree | 30 | 2.8% |
| High School Graduate | 161 | 15% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6 | 0.56% |
| Some College | 354 | 32.99% |
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 | 630 | 621 | 256 |
| Hispanic | 280 | 280 | 43 |
| 2+ Races | 116 | 116 | 5 |
| Black | 60 | 60 | 44 |
| Asian | 51 | 51 | 12 |
| Native American | 36 | 36 | 0 |
| Other Race | 33 | 33 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 73.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,403 | $47,530 | $56,111 |
| Graduate Degree | $99,000 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $8,872 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $48,581 | $49,137 | $37,379 |
| Some College | $47,216 | $49,208 | $36,029 |
$48,581
Average Earnings
$49,137
Average Male
$37,379
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.05% of Cannon AFB residents speak only English, while 14.95% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.43% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 376 | 103 | 27.39% |
| White | 1,262 | 92 | 7.29% |
| Hispanic | 642 | 83 | 12.93% |
8.56%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.99%
Male Poverty Rate
9.14%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cannon AFB is Multiple, with 27.39% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cannon AFB is White, with 7.29% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.66%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.72%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.97%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33.33% |
| Some College | 7.72% |
| High School | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 25.27% |
| Female Employed | 10.66% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $80,396 | $81,801 |
| Households | $67,132 | $74,443 |
| Married Families | $78,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,250 | $48,883 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.7%
Male Marriage Rate
73.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
119
Number of Veterans
104
Male Veterans
15
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 107 |
| First Gulf War | 41 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 60 |
| 35 to 54 | 59 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 70 | 14.74% |
| Hispanic | 45 | 21.43% |
| Other Race | 29 | 50% |
| Asian | 12 | 21.05% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 7.62% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
14.81%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
85.4%
Labor Force Participation
19.2%
Employment Rate
18.8%
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
9.18%
Born in Cannon AFB
95.93%
Native Born
4.07%
Foreign Born
1.84%
Non Citizen
2.23%
Naturalized
95.93% of Cannon AFB residents were born in the United States, with 9.18% having been born in New Mexico. 1.84% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,755 | 37 | 1.36% |
| 2023 | 2,718 | 36 | 1.34% |
| 2022 | 2,682 | -421 | -13.57% |
| 2021 | 3,103 | 576 | 22.79% |
| 2020 | 2,527 | 52 | 2.1% |
| 2019 | 2,475 | -48 | -1.9% |
| 2018 | 2,523 | -131 | -4.94% |
| 2017 | 2,654 | -47 | -1.74% |
| 2016 | 2,701 | 126 | 4.89% |
| 2015 | 2,575 | -16 | -0.62% |
| 2014 | 2,591 | -121 | -4.46% |
| 2013 | 2,712 | 126 | 4.87% |
| 2012 | 2,586 | 24 | 0.94% |
| 2011 | 2,562 | 317 | 14.12% |
| 2010 | 2,245 | 0 | 0% |