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Ojo Encino

New Mexico · 470 residents · 0.65 sq mi
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Ojo Encino is a city of 470 people in New Mexico. The median age is 22.8, younger than the US median of 38.9. 71.9% of locals live below the federal poverty line. The average commute runs 61 minutes. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. That trails the New Mexico median by roughly 55%.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 22.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% 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

470
+4%since 2023
from 451 in 2023
2020 – 2024
721 / sq mi
+4%since 2023
from 692 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
22.8
Unchangedsince 2023
from 22.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.65 sq mi
Population, 20202024
19727234642049520202024Ojo Encino
2024470
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 510%(47)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.9%(23)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.2%(29)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1920.2%(95)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2413%(61)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 348.1%(38)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.7%(55)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5416.4%(77)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 644%(19)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 743%(14)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 842.1%(10)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.4%(2)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$28,953
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $28,750 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$8,597
+8%since 2023
from $7,940 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
10.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 8.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
71.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 71.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.373
+6%since 2023
from 0.351 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information34.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

$92,600
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $93,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
$990
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $930 in 2023
US average: $1,442
61.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 57.1% in 2023
38.1% rent
9.9%
−6.7 ptssince 2023
from 16.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
3.98 people
−7%since 2023
from 4.30 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
57.5%
−10.8 ptssince 2023
from 68.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
55.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2023
from 48.9% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
3.2
−1%since 2023
from 3.2 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic1.1%(5)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other98.9%(446)
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.9%(9)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other97.4%(458)
6
+128%since 2023
from 3 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.6%(3)
Ancestry
German1.5%(7)
English0.4%(2)
Scottish0.4%(2)
Section 05

Education

7.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 80.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
1.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

61.1 min
+1%since 2023
from 60.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
85.2%
+7.4 ptssince 2023
from 77.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
5.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 9.5% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
2.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
6.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 9.5% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
1.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.9% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

27.3%
−12.7 ptssince 2023
from 40.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
32.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 29.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
44.1%
US average: 74.6%
10.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
21.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 19.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

48.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 50.3% in 2023
51.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 49.7% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
10.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 8.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
9.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 7.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
39.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2023
from 32.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
94.9%
US average: 95.5%
100.0%
US average: 87.7%
42.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 38.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married56.4%(92)
Married34.4%(56)
Widowed3.1%(5)
Divorced6.1%(10)
Women 15+
Never married58.7%(122)
Married32.7%(68)
Widowed7.7%(16)
Divorced1%(2)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

9.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 7.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
5.3%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
0.4%
US average: 13.8%
7.0%
US average: 18.4%
83.4%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.4%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
5.7%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
87.0%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)100%(2)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era0%(0)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 2 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ojo Encino, New Mexico?

Ojo Encino, New Mexico has about 470 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ojo Encino, New Mexico?

The typical household in Ojo Encino, New Mexico earns about $28,953 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ojo Encino, New Mexico expensive?

In Ojo Encino, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $92,600, and the typical rent is about $990 a month.

How educated are people in Ojo Encino, New Mexico?

About 7.0% of adults age 25 and over in Ojo Encino, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ojo Encino, New Mexico?

About 71.9% of people in Ojo Encino, 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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