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East Pecos

New Mexico · 643 residents · 3.598 sq mi
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Population has grown 22% since 2023. At a median age of 28.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 3.6% of residents.

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%
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
Population, 2010 – 2024
289455621787953201020202024East Pecos
2024643
201020202024
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
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%
Owner cost-burdened
3.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic13.6%(72)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino86.4%(457)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score29.4%(156)
2024
White, non-Hispanic3.6%(23)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino96.4%(620)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.6%(55)
Diversity Score
9
−71%since 2023
from 29 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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%
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%
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%
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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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