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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Mescalero

New Mexico · 1,233 residents · 17.888 sq mi
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Mescalero has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,353. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $49,800. At a median age of 24.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 35% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 24.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,233
+6%since 1990
from 1,159 in 1990
1990 – 2024
69 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 65 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
24.7
+5%since 1990
from 23.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7239961K2K2K1990201020202024Mescalero
2024832
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,353
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,118 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$8,554
+59%since 1990
from $5,391 in 1990
US average: $21,522
39.0%
−4.0 ptssince 1990
from 43.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$49,800
+56%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$195
−48%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $283 in 1990
US average: $602
59.0%
+27.3 ptssince 1990
from 31.7% in 1990
41.0% rent
2.2
+48%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic4%(46)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(52)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score19%(220)
2000
White, non-Hispanic2.8%(34)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(107)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score49%(604)
49
+158%since 1990
from 19 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.7%
+5.9 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.3%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 64.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.3%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 1.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.5 min
−37%since 1990
from 19.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mescalero, New Mexico?

Mescalero, New Mexico has about 1,233 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Mescalero, New Mexico earns about $22,353 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mescalero, New Mexico expensive?

In Mescalero, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $49,800, and the typical rent is about $195 a month.

How educated are people in Mescalero, New Mexico?

About 8.7% of adults age 25 and over in Mescalero, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mescalero, New Mexico?

About 39.0% of people in Mescalero, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mescalero, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Mescalero, New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 74 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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