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El Cerro Mission

New Mexico · 5,323 residents · 5.883 sq mi
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El Cerro Mission has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,470. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $115,300. At a median age of 34.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

5,323
+4%since 2023
from 5,101 in 2023
2010 – 2024
905 / sq mi
+4%since 2023
from 867 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
34.9
+2%since 2023
from 34.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
4K4K5K5K5K201020202024El Cerro Mission
20245K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$49,470
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $49,719 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$19,857
+16%since 2023
from $17,155 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 31.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
25.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 26.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.413
+15%since 2023
from 0.360 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade20.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Information17.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services10.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade2.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$115,300
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $101,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
85.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 81.5% in 2023
14.6% rent
2.6%
−6.6 ptssince 2023
from 9.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
27.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 23.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
22.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2023
from 16.7% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
2.3
+15%since 2023
from 2.0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic19%(971)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino79.5%(4,055)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(75)
Diversity Score41.5%(2,114)
2024
White, non-Hispanic18.8%(999)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino79.1%(4,211)
Asian1.1%(56)
Other1.1%(57)
Diversity Score42.3%(2,254)
42
+2%since 2023
from 41 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 7.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
70.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 73.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
1.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

46.0 min
+19%since 2023
from 38.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
68.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 73.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
20.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 16.2% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.7% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
8.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 8.8% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.6% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

14.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 18.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
57.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 61.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
8.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 10.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
15.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2023
from 21.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

53.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 50.0% in 2023
47.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 50.0% in 2023
21.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 20.8% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
5.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
18.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 15.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
13.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 18.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
79.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 78.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
50.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 50.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
48.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 49.1% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in El Cerro Mission, New Mexico?

El Cerro Mission, New Mexico has about 5,323 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in El Cerro Mission, New Mexico?

The typical household in El Cerro Mission, New Mexico earns about $49,470 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is El Cerro Mission, New Mexico expensive?

In El Cerro Mission, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $115,300.

How educated are people in El Cerro Mission, New Mexico?

About 6.1% of adults age 25 and over in El Cerro Mission, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in El Cerro Mission, New Mexico?

About 25.0% of people in El Cerro Mission, 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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