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Elida

New Mexico · 154 residents (2025 est.) · 1.023 sq mi
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Elida has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $67,917. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $49,500. With a median age of 56.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 56.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% 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

Total population
165
−10%since 2000
from 183 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
161 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 179 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
56.8
+33%since 2000
from 42.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:154 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
961341732112491990201020202024Elida
2024165
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,917
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,917 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$83,649
+638%since 2000
from $11,328 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.4%
+40.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.7%
−10.0 ptssince 2000
from 22.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.660
+36%since 2010
from 0.485 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance30.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical30.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing21.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Information15.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Construction13.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing8.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade1.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$49,500
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
93.8%
+28.0 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
6.2% rent
Vacancy rate
5.8%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−62.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
0.7
−32%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
43
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.7%(133)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino27.3%(50)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score49.6%(91)
2024
White, non-Hispanic66.7%(110)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino33.3%(55)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score55.6%(92)
Diversity Score
56
+12%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.4%
+31.9 ptssince 2000
from 59.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
83.1%
+23.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.5%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.2%
+8.1 ptssince 2011
from 43.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.7%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.4%
−19.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.9%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
Female
46.1%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
Foreign born
15.2%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.9%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2012
from 25.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.2%
−83.1 ptssince 2013
from 84.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.6%
+27.0 ptssince 2017
from 60.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
64.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2016
from 65.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
35.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 34.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elida, New Mexico?

Elida, New Mexico has about 165 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elida, New Mexico?

The typical household in Elida, New Mexico earns about $67,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elida, New Mexico expensive?

In Elida, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $49,500.

How educated are people in Elida, New Mexico?

About 17.3% of adults age 25 and over in Elida, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elida, New Mexico?

About 12.7% of people in Elida, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elida, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Elida, New Mexico has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 16 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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