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East Pecos

New Mexico · 643 residents · 3.60 sq mi
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The short version

East Pecos is home to 643 people in New Mexico. 100% of homes are owner-occupied. This skews young, with a median age of 28.7. The foreign-born share is 0%. Poverty is uncommon here, at 3.6% of locals. 114 more people live here than in 2023.

At a glance
Younger
median age 28.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Unique to this place

What stands out about East Pecos

Among the 17 cities and towns in the Las Vegas area

  • 3rd in share with a bachelor's degree32.2%
  • 13th in diversity score8.6
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
643
+22%since 2023
from 529 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
179 / sq mi
+22%since 2023
from 147 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
28.7
−11%since 2023
from 32.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
3.60 sq mi
Population, 2010 – 2024
289455621787953201020202024East Pecos
2024643
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 512.8%(82)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 913.5%(87)
US avg: 6%
10 to 142.5%(16)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1911.8%(76)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3430%(193)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4410.6%(68)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 540%(0)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 646.4%(41)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7412.4%(80)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 840%(0)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$18,698
−12%since 2023
from $21,285 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 27.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.275
−32%since 2023
from 0.403 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information29.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade13.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+39.1 ptssince 2023
from 60.9% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
13.2%
+13.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
3.61 people
+25%since 2023
from 2.88 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
3.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic13.6%(72)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino86.4%(457)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic3.6%(23)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino96.4%(620)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score
9
−71%since 2023
from 29 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican79.2%(509)
Ancestry
Irish2.5%(16)
Swedish2.5%(16)
Dutch2.2%(14)
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.2%
+8.8 ptssince 2023
from 23.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 11.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 65.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
23.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 25.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 9.4% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 67.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
100.0%
US average: 74.6%
Self-employed
24.1%
−30.6 ptssince 2023
from 54.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
14.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 13.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 49.9% in 2023
Female
45.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 50.1% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 9.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 14.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+39.1 ptssince 2023
from 60.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
US average: 95.5%
Same house as last year
94.1%
US average: 87.7%
English only at home
74.9%
−11.4 ptssince 2023
from 86.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
25.1%
+11.4 ptssince 2023
from 13.7% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married42.3%(110)
Married40.4%(105)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced17.3%(45)
Women 15+
Never married27.3%(54)
Married55.1%(109)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced17.7%(35)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

Uninsured
13.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 14.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Employer-based
31.9%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
5.4%
US average: 13.8%
Medicare
12.4%
US average: 18.4%
Medicaid
49.1%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
37.3%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
61.6%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Over time

East Pecos, decade by decade

East Pecos population, inflation-adjusted income and home value, education, and diversity by year
YearPopulationMedian household incomeMedian home valueBachelor's degree+Diversity score
2010757$28,241$288,57712.5%26.5
2020660–$222,89423.1%27.6
2024643––32.2%8.6

Census years come from the decennial census and the latest year from the American Community Survey, so part of any change between those two rows can reflect the different surveys. Dollar figures are adjusted for inflation to 2024 dollars; a figure ending in "+" was at the Census Bureau's reporting cap that year. The diversity score runs from 0 to 100; see how it's calculated.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Pecos, New Mexico?

East Pecos, New Mexico has about 643 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in East Pecos, New Mexico?

About 32.2% of adults age 25 and over in East Pecos, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Pecos, New Mexico?

About 3.6% of people in East Pecos, 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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