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Elida

New Mexico · 183 residents · 1.023 sq mi
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Elida has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,917. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $24,400. With a median age of 42.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. The poverty rate of 22.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

183
+1%since 1990
from 181 in 1990
1990 – 2025
179 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 177 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.8
+1%since 1990
from 42.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
961341732112491990201020202024Elida
2024165
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,917
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,614 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,328
+19%since 1990
from $9,504 in 1990
US average: $21,522
22.7%
−5.5 ptssince 1990
from 28.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$24,400
−43%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$308
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $219 in 1990
US average: $602
65.8%
−11.8 ptssince 1990
from 77.6% in 1990
34.2% rent
1.1
−42%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(171)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino15.5%(28)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score38.8%(70)
2000
White, non-Hispanic72.7%(133)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino27.3%(50)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score49.6%(91)
50
+28%since 1990
from 39 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.8%
+11.1 ptssince 1990
from 8.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
59.5%
−16.2 ptssince 1990
from 75.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
12.1%
+9.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.1 min
−72%since 1990
from 49.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Elida, New Mexico?

Elida, New Mexico has about 183 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Elida, New Mexico earns about $22,917 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 $24,400, and the typical rent is about $308 a month.

How educated are people in Elida, New Mexico?

About 19.8% 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 22.7% of people in Elida, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elida, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Elida, New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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