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Los Cerrillos

New Mexico · 241 residents · 3.365 sq mi
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Los Cerrillos is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $95,417. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $610,900. With a median age of 71.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 71.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
59% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 329%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
241
+5%since 2000
from 229 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
72 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 68 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
71.7
+64%since 2000
from 43.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
101392693995282000201020202024Los Cerrillos
2024241
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$95,417
+283%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $13,661 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,242
+183%since 2000
from $14,215 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.4%
+53.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.3%
−15.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.243
+279%since 2010
from 0.064 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade54.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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

Median home value
$610,900
+329%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
59.4%
−8.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.6% in 2000
40.6% rent
Vacancy rate
34.2%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.1%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.4
+12%since 2000
from 5.7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
75
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic46.3%(106)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino50.7%(116)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.9%(144)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.9%(183)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino24.1%(58)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score45.7%(110)
Diversity Score
46
−27%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
58.9%
+31.5 ptssince 2000
from 27.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+54.8 ptssince 2000
from 45.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.8%
+17.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% 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
6.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
21.2%
−78.8 ptssince 2011
from 100.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
45.1%
+45.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.1%
+27.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
Female
53.5%
+25.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.4%
−62.0 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−73.9 ptssince 2013
from 73.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.0%
+31.4 ptssince 2017
from 62.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.7%
+25.1 ptssince 2016
from 71.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.3%
−25.1 ptssince 2016
from 28.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Los Cerrillos, New Mexico?

Los Cerrillos, New Mexico has about 241 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Los Cerrillos, New Mexico?

The typical household in Los Cerrillos, New Mexico earns about $95,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Los Cerrillos, New Mexico expensive?

In Los Cerrillos, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $610,900.

How educated are people in Los Cerrillos, New Mexico?

About 58.9% of adults age 25 and over in Los Cerrillos, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Los Cerrillos, New Mexico?

About 3.3% of people in Los Cerrillos, 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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