El Cerro, NM
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics
Updated: 2021-08-09
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El Cerro, New Mexico Info Snack

Population
3,202
Unemployment
13.2%
Poverty
21.4%
Median Home
$185,300
Median Income
$85,469
Median Rent
$938

El Cerro SnackAbility

6
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
7/10
Housing
8
Affordability
9
Diversity
8.5
Safety
N/A
Amenities
6
Education
8.5
Commute
5

Rankings for El Cerro in New Mexico

Map Of El Cerro, NM

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Population over time in El Cerro

Year Population % Change
2019 3,202 27.7%
2018 2,507 -5.0%
2017 2,639 -3.7%
2016 2,740 -7.6%
2015 2,965 0.1%
2014 2,962 -1.1%
2013 2,996 -12.4%
2012 3,422 2.5%
2011 3,337 -1.9%
2010 3,401 -

Race / Ethnicity in El Cerro

White
33.4% (1,070)
African American
0.0% (0)
American Indian
0.9% (30)
Asian
0.0% (0)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
1.5% (47)
Hispanic
64.2% (2,055)
Race El Cerro NM USA
White 33.4% 37.4% 60.7%
African American 0.0% 1.8% 12.3%
American Indian 0.9% 8.7% 0.7%
Asian 0.0% 1.5% 5.5%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.2% 0.2%
Two Or More 1.5% 1.6% 2.4%
Hispanic 64.2% 48.8% 18.0%

Gender in El Cerro

Female
55.2% (1,766)
Male
44.8% (1,436)
Gender El Cerro NM USA
Female 55.2% 50.5% 50.8%
Male 44.8% 49.5% 49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in El Cerro for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
2.0% (64)
9-12th Grade
3.0% (96)
High School / GED
30.0% (960)
Some College
29.0% (928)
Associate's Degree
6.0% (192)
Bachelor's Degree
15.0% (480)
Master's Degree
8.0% (256)
Professional Degree
6.0% (192)
Doctorate Degree
1.0% (32)
Education El Cerro NM USA
< 9th Grade 2.0% 8.0% 6.0%
9-12th Grade 3.0% 8.0% 7.0%
High School / GED 30.0% 26.0% 27.0%
Some College 29.0% 23.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 6.0% 8.0% 8.0%
Bachelor's Degree 15.0% 15.0% 20.0%
Master's Degree 8.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 6.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1.0% 2.0% 1.0%

Household Income For El Cerro, New Mexico

Less than $10,000
11.4% (36,489)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.7% (8,485)
$15,000 to $24,999
4.4% (14,143)
$25,000 to $34,999
6.7% (21,497)
$35,000 to $49,999
5.7% (18,386)
$50,000 to $74,999
10.2% (32,812)
$75,000 to $99,999
25.5% (81,747)
$100,000 to $149,999
19.7% (63,078)
$150,000 to $199,999
11.1% (35,640)
$200,000 or more
2.5% (7,920)
Income El Cerro NM USA
Less than $10,000 11.4% 8.6% 6.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.7% 5.6% 4.3%
$15,000 to $24,999 4.4% 11.9% 8.9%
$25,000 to $34,999 6.7% 10.8% 8.9%
$35,000 to $49,999 5.7% 13.3% 12.3%
$50,000 to $74,999 10.2% 17.4% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 25.5% 11.5% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 19.7% 12.2% 15.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 11.1% 4.6% 6.8%
$200,000 or more 2.5% 4.1% 7.7%

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