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Elephant Butte

New Mexico · 1,447 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 $48,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $142,900. With a median age of 64.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 64.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% 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
1,447
+4%since 2000
from 1,390 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
346 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 333 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
64.7
+12%since 2000
from 57.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
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20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,750
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,705 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,214
+56%since 2000
from $21,345 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.3%
+25.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information33.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services5.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$142,900
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$977
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $500 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.5%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 90.3% in 2000
15.5% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+1%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(1,171)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino13.3%(185)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score30.2%(419)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.2%(1,160)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino14.6%(211)
Asian0.8%(11)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score34.5%(500)
Diversity Score
35
+15%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.0%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.3 min
+23%since 2000
from 10.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
96.3%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.9%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 3.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
23.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2011
from 20.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.3%
−44.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−84.0 ptssince 2013
from 88.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elephant Butte, New Mexico?

Elephant Butte, New Mexico has about 1,447 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Elephant Butte, New Mexico earns about $48,750 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 $142,900, and the typical rent is about $977 a month.

How educated are people in Elephant Butte, New Mexico?

About 17.8% 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 7.3% 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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