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Pecos

New Mexico · 1,392 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 $35,771. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $108,800. The poverty rate of 22.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,392
−3%since 2000
from 1,441 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
784 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 812 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.2
+34%since 2000
from 32.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7441K2K2K2K1990201020202024Pecos
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,771
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,549 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,046
+58%since 2000
from $13,306 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.1%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,800
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$615
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $473 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
25.0% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+8%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic16%(223)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino80.9%(1,126)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0.5%(7)
Diversity Score36.5%(508)
Diversity Score
36
−3%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.9%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.7 min
+53%since 2000
from 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.0%
−15.4 ptssince 2011
from 64.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.6%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
54.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
6.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.6%
−80.3 ptssince 2013
from 82.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pecos, New Mexico?

Pecos, New Mexico has about 1,392 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pecos, New Mexico earns about $35,771 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 $108,800, and the typical rent is about $615 a month.

How educated are people in Pecos, New Mexico?

About 7.9% 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 22.5% 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 355 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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