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El Cerro

New Mexico · 2,953 residents · 4.246 sq mi
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El Cerro is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $64,950. Population has declined 12% since 2011. Median home value is $218,600. With a median age of 43.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents. Households here earn about 48% more than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,953
−12%vs 2011
vs 3,337 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
695 / sq mi
−12%vs 2011
vs 786 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
43.8
−8%vs 2011
vs 47.6 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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20243K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,950
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $53,654 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,182
+2%vs 2011
vs $29,731 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
45.2%
+5.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 39.9% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.7%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.2% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.431
−6%vs 2011
vs 0.459 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade19.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade13.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$218,600
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $229,200 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$778
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
58.2%
−41.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
14.6% rent
Vacancy rate
8.4%
+4.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.6% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.5%
−10.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 37.8% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.2%
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
−21%vs 2011
vs 4.3 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic41.7%(1,390)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino57.1%(1,904)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(43)
Diversity Score62.6%(2,089)
2010
White, non-Hispanic44.5%(1,313)
Black0.4%(12)
Hispanic / Latino52.8%(1,559)
Asian0.5%(14)
Other0.7%(21)
Diversity Score64%(1,891)
Diversity Score
64
+2%vs 2011
vs 63 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.3%
+3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.9% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.0%
−1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 90.2% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.2%
+3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.1% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.9 min
−6%vs 2011
vs 37.3 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.0%
+3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 72.7% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.4%
−2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.3% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.0%
−2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.4% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.8%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.4% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.7%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.8%
−4.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 42.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.2%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 41.7% in 2011
Female
57.8%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 58.3% in 2011
Foreign born
3.8%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.4% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.3%
+5.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.3% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in El Cerro, New Mexico?

El Cerro, New Mexico has about 2,953 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in El Cerro, New Mexico earns about $64,950 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is El Cerro, New Mexico expensive?

In El Cerro, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $218,600, and the typical rent is about $778 a month.

How educated are people in El Cerro, New Mexico?

About 23.3% of adults age 25 and over in El Cerro, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 5.7% of people in El Cerro, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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