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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Pecos

New Mexico · 1,441 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 $30,549. Population has grown 39% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $85,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,441
+39%since 1990
from 1,037 in 1990
1990 – 2025
812 / sq mi
+39%since 1990
from 584 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.2
+4%since 1990
from 31.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7441K2K2K2K1990201020202024Pecos
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,549
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,372 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,306
+49%since 1990
from $8,901 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.9%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 15.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$85,700
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $56,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$473
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $413 in 1990
US average: $602
73.2%
−3.9 ptssince 1990
from 77.2% in 1990
26.8% rent
2.8
−8%since 1990
from 3.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic78.1%(810)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino79.7%(826)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score74.9%(777)
2000
White, non-Hispanic17.9%(258)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino80.1%(1,154)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score37.7%(543)
38
−50%since 1990
from 75 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.9%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 13.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.8%
+8.2 ptssince 1990
from 67.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.4%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 4.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.3 min
−26%since 1990
from 28.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pecos, New Mexico?

Pecos, New Mexico has about 1,441 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Pecos, New Mexico earns about $30,549 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 $85,700, and the typical rent is about $473 a month.

How educated are people in Pecos, New Mexico?

About 15.9% 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 15.9% of people in Pecos, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pecos, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Pecos, New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 404 residents, a change of about 39 percent over that period.

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

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