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Encantado

New Mexico · 175 residents · 2.684 sq mi
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Population has grown 25% since 2023. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $861,800. With a median age of 68.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 34.3% is well above the national figure. Despite a median home value of $861,800, the poverty rate sits 175% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Older
median age 68.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
50% 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

175
+25%since 2023
from 140 in 2023
2020 – 2024
65 / sq mi
+25%since 2023
from 52 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
68.2
Unchangedsince 2023
from 68.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
679712615518520202024Encantado
2024175
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$124,577
−1%since 2023
from $126,439 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 70.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
34.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2023
from 39.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.448
+7%since 2023
from 0.418 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$861,800
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $846,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
0.0%
−31.2 ptssince 2023
from 31.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
45.7%
+16.4 ptssince 2023
from 29.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(140)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(175)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
from 0 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

49.7%
−11.0 ptssince 2023
from 60.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
49.7%
−11.0 ptssince 2023
from 60.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
29.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 28.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

45.1%
−10.6 ptssince 2023
from 55.7% in 2023
54.9%
+10.6 ptssince 2023
from 44.3% in 2023
16.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2023
from 9.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
8.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
92.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 90.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Encantado, New Mexico?

Encantado, New Mexico has about 175 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Encantado, New Mexico expensive?

In Encantado, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $861,800.

How educated are people in Encantado, New Mexico?

About 49.7% of adults age 25 and over in Encantado, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Encantado, New Mexico?

About 34.3% of people in Encantado, 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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