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Cedar Crest

New Mexico · 933 residents · 3.125 sq mi
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Cedar Crest is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $95,119. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $298,200. With a median age of 48.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 86% more than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
933
−12%since 2000
from 1,060 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
299 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 339 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.4
+9%since 2000
from 44.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
5227509791K1K2000201020202024Cedar Crest
2024886
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$95,119
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,865 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2023
Per capita income
$50,532
+85%since 2000
from $27,263 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
64.5%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information3.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$298,200
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $156,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
93.7%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
6.3% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+2%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.5%(639)
Black0.9%(8)
Hispanic / Latino22.5%(210)
Asian0.9%(8)
Other3%(28)
Diversity Score54%(504)
Diversity Score
54
+19%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
57.9%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 42.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 92.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
27.5%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+35%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.6%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2011
from 3.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.4%
−19.0 ptssince 2011
from 66.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
64.9%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
49.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.1%
−88.7 ptssince 2013
from 91.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cedar Crest, New Mexico?

Cedar Crest, New Mexico has about 933 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cedar Crest, New Mexico earns about $95,119 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 $298,200.

How educated are people in Cedar Crest, New Mexico?

About 57.9% 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 10.8% of people in Cedar Crest, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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