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Mescalero

New Mexico · 1,480 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 $31,164. Population has grown 20% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. At a median age of 33.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 30.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
74% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,480
+20%since 2000
from 1,233 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
83 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 69 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.2
+34%since 2000
from 24.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7239961K2K2K1990201020202024Mescalero
2024832
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,164
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,353 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,378
+115%since 2000
from $8,554 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
10.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
30.9%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 39.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information3.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$348
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $195 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.7%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 59.0% in 2000
26.3% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic2.8%(34)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(107)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score49%(604)
2020
White, non-Hispanic2.6%(38)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(128)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other87.8%(1,300)
Diversity Score25.9%(384)
Diversity Score
26
−47%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.6%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+66%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
24.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.3%
−20.5 ptssince 2011
from 27.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.3%
−16.6 ptssince 2011
from 69.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.1%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
47.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.6%
−40.2 ptssince 2013
from 60.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mescalero, New Mexico?

Mescalero, New Mexico has about 1,480 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mescalero, New Mexico earns about $31,164 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mescalero, New Mexico expensive?

In Mescalero, New Mexico, the typical rent is about $348 a month.

How educated are people in Mescalero, New Mexico?

About 10.1% 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 30.9% 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 321 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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

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