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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Pecos

New Mexico · 1,037 residents · 1.775 sq mi
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Pecos has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,372. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 404 residents. Median home value is $56,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 31.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,037
−28%vs 2000
vs 1,441 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
584 / sq mi
−28%vs 2000
vs 812 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
31.1
−4%vs 2000
vs 32.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
7441K2K2K2K1990201020202024Pecos
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$18,372
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $30,549 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$8,901
−33%vs 2000
vs $13,306 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
15.4%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,000
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $85,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$413
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $473 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
77.2%
+3.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.2% in 2000
22.8% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+9%vs 2000
vs 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic17.9%(258)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino80.1%(1,154)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score37.7%(543)
1990
White, non-Hispanic78.1%(810)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino79.7%(826)
Asian0%(0)
Other21.9%(227)
Diversity Score74.9%(777)
Diversity Score
75
+99%vs 2000
vs 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
−2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
67.5%
−8.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 75.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
4.2%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.9 min
+36%vs 2000
vs 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pecos, New Mexico?

Pecos, New Mexico has about 1,037 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Pecos, New Mexico earns about $18,372 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pecos, New Mexico expensive?

In Pecos, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $56,000, and the typical rent is about $413 a month.

How educated are people in Pecos, New Mexico?

About 13.4% of adults age 25 and over in Pecos, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pecos, New Mexico?

About 15.4% of people in Pecos, 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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