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Elida

New Mexico · 166 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 $43,021. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $48,800. With a median age of 50.0, 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 50.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
166
−9%since 2000
from 183 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
162 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 179 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.0
+17%since 2000
from 42.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
961341732112491990201020202024Elida
2024165
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,021
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,917 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,669
+56%since 2000
from $11,328 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
9.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.8%
−14.9 ptssince 2000
from 22.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing23.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing23.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade13.8%
US avg: 10%
Information6.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$48,800
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
78.7%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
21.3% rent
Afford Score
1.1
+7%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.3%(120)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino24.1%(40)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score46.9%(78)
Diversity Score
47
−6%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.4%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
+30.4 ptssince 2000
from 59.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.4 min
+152%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.2%
+26.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2011
from 43.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.8%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
Female
61.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.4%
−79.9 ptssince 2013
from 84.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elida, New Mexico?

Elida, New Mexico has about 166 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Elida, New Mexico earns about $43,021 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 $48,800.

How educated are people in Elida, New Mexico?

About 28.4% 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 7.8% 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 15 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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