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Los Cerrillos

New Mexico · 258 residents · 3.365 sq mi
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Los Cerrillos has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. With a median age of 57.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 57.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
71% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
258
+13%since 2000
from 229 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
77 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 68 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
57.7
+32%since 2000
from 43.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
101392693995282000201020202024Los Cerrillos
2024241
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,000
+100%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $13,661 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,489
+86%since 2000
from $14,215 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−18.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade41%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services19.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration19.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
71.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 67.6% in 2000
28.8% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic55.4%(143)
Black1.6%(4)
Hispanic / Latino37.6%(97)
Asian1.9%(5)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score64.7%(167)
Diversity Score
65
+3%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.3%
+15.9 ptssince 2000
from 27.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.4%
+39.3 ptssince 2000
from 45.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.6%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.8%
−32.2 ptssince 2011
from 100.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
0.0%
−18.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.2%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
Female
57.8%
+30.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
Foreign born
15.6%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−73.9 ptssince 2013
from 73.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Los Cerrillos, New Mexico?

Los Cerrillos, New Mexico has about 258 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Los Cerrillos, New Mexico earns about $41,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Los Cerrillos, New Mexico?

About 43.3% 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 0.0% 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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