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El Cerro

New Mexico · 2,946 residents · 4.246 sq mi
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El Cerro is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $92,623. Population has declined 8% since 2019. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $196,200. With a median age of 47.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 81% more than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,946
−8%since 2019
from 3,202 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
694 / sq mi
−8%since 2019
from 754 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
47.1
+28%since 2019
from 36.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K3K3K3K4K201020202024El Cerro
20243K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,623
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $85,469 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,630
−5%since 2019
from $31,247 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 58.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2019
from 21.4% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade14%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Information2.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade1.1%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$196,200
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $185,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$925
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $938 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
88.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2019
from 85.9% in 2019
11.9% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−2%since 2019
from 2.2 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic33.4%(1,070)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino64.2%(2,055)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.4%(77)
Diversity Score59.5%(1,905)
2020
White, non-Hispanic37.4%(1,102)
Black0.4%(12)
Hispanic / Latino57.6%(1,698)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other2.2%(66)
Diversity Score63.3%(1,863)
Diversity Score
63
+6%since 2019
from 59 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.1%
−9.2 ptssince 2019
from 30.2% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.3%
−15.5 ptssince 2019
from 94.9% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2019
from 14.9% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
−6%since 2019
from 30.4 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2019
from 85.2% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 1.9% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 13.2% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.4%
−9.1 ptssince 2019
from 57.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2019
from 37.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2019
from 44.8% in 2019
Female
57.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2019
from 55.2% in 2019
Foreign born
2.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 2.6% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2019
from 2.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in El Cerro, New Mexico?

El Cerro, New Mexico has about 2,946 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in El Cerro, New Mexico earns about $92,623 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 $196,200, and the typical rent is about $925 a month.

How educated are people in El Cerro, New Mexico?

About 21.1% 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 17.4% of people in El Cerro, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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