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Elephant Butte

New Mexico · 1,390 residents · 4.179 sq mi
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Elephant Butte has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,705. Population has grown 32% since 2009. Median home value is $91,600. With a median age of 57.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 57.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,390
+32%vs 2009
vs 1,057 in 2009
2000 – 2025
333 / sq mi
+32%vs 2009
vs 253 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 242
57.6
−15%vs 2009
vs 67.8 in 2009
US average: 35.2
Population, 20002024
9031K1K2K2K2000201020202024Elephant Butte
20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,705
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $32,391 in 2009
US average: $42,589
2000 – 2024
$21,345
−8%vs 2009
vs $23,087 in 2009
US average: $21,522
10.6%
−5.5 ptsvs 2009
vs 16.1% in 2009
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$91,600
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $127,400 in 2009
US average: $120,530
2000 – 2024
$500
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $807 in 2009
US average: $602
90.3%
−2.0 ptsvs 2009
vs 92.2% in 2009
9.7% rent
2.9
−27%vs 2009
vs 3.9 in 2009
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(926)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino12%(127)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score27.3%(288)
2000
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(1,171)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino13.3%(185)
Asian0.3%(4)
Diversity Score30.2%(419)
30
+11%vs 2009
vs 27 in 2009
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.8%
−10.5 ptsvs 2009
vs 27.3% in 2009
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.2%
−7.1 ptsvs 2009
vs 93.2% in 2009
US average: 80.3%
8.2%
−3.6 ptsvs 2009
vs 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.8 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elephant Butte, New Mexico?

Elephant Butte, New Mexico has about 1,390 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Elephant Butte, New Mexico?

The typical household in Elephant Butte, New Mexico earns about $31,705 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elephant Butte, New Mexico expensive?

In Elephant Butte, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $91,600, and the typical rent is about $500 a month.

How educated are people in Elephant Butte, New Mexico?

About 16.8% of adults age 25 and over in Elephant Butte, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elephant Butte, New Mexico?

About 10.6% of people in Elephant Butte, 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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