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Peñasco

New Mexico · 589 residents · 1.216 sq mi
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Peñasco has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $206,500. Households here earn about 31% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 101%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
589
+3%since 2000
from 572 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
484 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 470 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.8
+18%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4515215916617311990201020202024Peñasco
2024546
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,250
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,088 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,858
+46%since 2000
from $11,564 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.452
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade16.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Information4.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 7%
Education & health services4.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$206,500
+101%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$495
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $356 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
17.5%
−53.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
26.8% rent
Vacancy rate
30.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.8
+94%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic5.9%(34)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino91.3%(522)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.5%(89)
2010
White, non-Hispanic8.3%(49)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino90.5%(533)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(8)
Diversity Score22%(129)
Diversity Score
22
+41%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.1%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 68.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.1 min
−2%since 2000
from 38.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
58.0%
−17.8 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
20.5%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
26.1%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.8%
−19.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
Female
39.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.5%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Peñasco, New Mexico?

Peñasco, New Mexico has about 589 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Peñasco, New Mexico earns about $30,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Peñasco, New Mexico expensive?

In Peñasco, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $206,500, and the typical rent is about $495 a month.

How educated are people in Peñasco, New Mexico?

About 20.0% of adults age 25 and over in Peñasco, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Peñasco, New Mexico?

About 21.6% of people in Peñasco, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Peñasco, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Peñasco, New Mexico has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 69 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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

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