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Cedar Crest

New Mexico · 958 residents · 3.125 sq mi
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Cedar Crest is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $61,434. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $276,000. With a median age of 50.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 40% more than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
958
−10%since 2000
from 1,060 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
307 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 339 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
50.9
+14%since 2000
from 44.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
5227509791K1K2000201020202024Cedar Crest
2024886
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,434
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,865 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2023
Per capita income
$32,897
+21%since 2000
from $27,263 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
39.4%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.469
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services4.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$276,000
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $156,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,145
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $519 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.8%
−35.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
11.9% rent
Vacancy rate
3.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.5%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+31.7 ptssince 2009
from 68.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.5
+46%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
2000 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.1%(796)
Black1.2%(13)
Hispanic / Latino19.8%(210)
Asian1.1%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score45.3%(480)
2010
White, non-Hispanic74.2%(711)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino20.3%(194)
Asian1%(10)
Other5.4%(52)
Diversity Score52.6%(504)
Diversity Score
53
+16%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 42.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 92.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
22.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+30%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
49.7%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 71.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
50.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.9%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cedar Crest, New Mexico?

Cedar Crest, New Mexico has about 958 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cedar Crest, New Mexico?

The typical household in Cedar Crest, New Mexico earns about $61,434 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cedar Crest, New Mexico expensive?

In Cedar Crest, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $276,000, and the typical rent is about $1,145 a month.

How educated are people in Cedar Crest, New Mexico?

About 44.2% of adults age 25 and over in Cedar Crest, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cedar Crest, New Mexico?

About 7.5% of people in Cedar Crest, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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