Becenti is a CDP located in McKinley County New Mexico. Becenti has a 2024 population of 321. Becenti is currently growing at a rate of 7.72% annually and its population has increased by 32.1% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 243 in 2020.
The average household income in Becenti is $51,575 with a poverty rate of 29.09%. The median age in Becenti is 33.5 years: 32 years for males, and 42.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Becenti was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 269 | 97.82% |
| White | 3 | 1.09% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 3 | 1.09% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
Native American
White
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 67 | 4.1 | 82.1 | 17.9 |
| Married | 25 | 4.76 | 88 | 12 |
| Female | 19 | 5 | 52.6 | 47.4 |
| Non Family | 16 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 7 | 6.43 | 100 | 0 |
4.9
Average Family Size
4.1
Average Household Size
82.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 7 | 3.65% |
| Associates Degree | 34 | 17.71% |
| Bachelors Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Graduate Degree | 6 | 3.13% |
| High School Graduate | 78 | 40.63% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12 | 6.25% |
| Some College | 55 | 28.65% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 186 | 167 | 0 |
| White | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Islander | 3 | 3 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $32,083 | $25,417 | $33,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,750 | $30,500 | $38,750 |
| Some College | $43,393 | $0 | $43,929 |
$33,750
Average Earnings
$30,500
Average Male
$38,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
44.24% of Becenti residents speak only English, while 55.76% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 55.76% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 269 | 80 | 29.74% |
29.09%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.42%
Male Poverty Rate
38.97%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Becenti is Native, with 29.74% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Becenti is Native, with 29.74% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.39%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.67%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 33.33% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.05% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $61,250 | $55,694 |
| Households | $33,906 | $51,575 |
| Married Families | $72,083 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,375 | $28,013 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
30.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.7%
Male Marriage Rate
28.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
6
Number of Veterans
6
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 3 |
| Korea | 3 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3 | 100% |
| Native American | 3 | 1.59% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
100%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
34.5%
Labor Force Participation
29.2%
Employment Rate
15.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
89.82%
Born in Becenti
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Becenti residents were born in the United States, with 89.82% having been born in New Mexico. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 321 | 23 | 7.72% |
| 2023 | 298 | 23 | 8.36% |
| 2022 | 275 | 3 | 1.1% |
| 2021 | 272 | 29 | 11.93% |
| 2020 | 243 | 0 | 0% |