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Elida

New Mexico · 197 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 $26,964. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $45,300. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 38% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
197
+8%since 2000
from 183 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
193 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 179 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.8
+7%since 2000
from 42.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
961341732112491990201020202024Elida
2024165
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,964
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,917 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,136
+69%since 2000
from $11,328 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.9%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 22.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.485
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance23.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical23.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services10.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration10.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Information3.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing1.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$45,300
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,188
+205%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $308 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.4%
−35.4 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
27.8% rent
Vacancy rate
35.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.4%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+58%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic71.1%(140)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino25.4%(50)
Asian1.5%(3)
Other1.9%(4)
Diversity Score54.3%(107)
Diversity Score
54
+9%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.1%
+17.6 ptssince 2000
from 59.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.3 min
+123%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
56.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
30.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
25.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.7%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
Female
59.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.5%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elida, New Mexico?

Elida, New Mexico has about 197 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Elida, New Mexico earns about $26,964 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 $45,300, and the typical rent is about $1,188 a month.

How educated are people in Elida, New Mexico?

About 16.9% 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 17.4% 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 16 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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