Boles Acres is a CDP located in Otero County New Mexico. Boles Acres has a 2024 population of 2,220. Boles Acres is currently growing at a rate of 1.88% annually but its population has decreased by -3.94% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,311 in 2020.
The average household income in Boles Acres is $83,636 with a poverty rate of 17.88%. The median age in Boles Acres is 52.6 years: 54.3 years for males, and 47.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Boles Acres was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,556 | 72.81% |
| Other race | 384 | 17.97% |
| Black or African American | 150 | 7.02% |
| Two or more races | 26 | 1.22% |
| Asian | 21 | 0.98% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 846 | 2.53 | 95.2 | 4.8 |
| Married | 628 | 3.06 | 95.5 | 4.5 |
| Non Family | 218 | 0 | 94 | 6 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.06
Average Family Size
2.53
Average Household Size
95.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 130 | 7.93% |
| Associates Degree | 70 | 4.27% |
| Bachelors Degree | 244 | 14.88% |
| Graduate Degree | 83 | 5.06% |
| High School Graduate | 483 | 29.45% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26 | 1.59% |
| Some College | 604 | 36.83% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,034 | 908 | 198 |
| Hispanic | 360 | 330 | 129 |
| Other Race | 226 | 226 | 113 |
| Black | 86 | 86 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 26 | 26 | 0 |
| Asian | 21 | 21 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,050 | $132,784 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $131,989 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $28,909 | $28,771 | $77,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,156 | $37,250 | $0 |
| Some College | $32,014 | $54,770 | $30,451 |
$36,156
Average Earnings
$37,250
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.42% of Boles Acres residents speak only English, while 12.58% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.91% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,210 | 178 | 14.71% |
| Hispanic | 617 | 129 | 20.91% |
| Other | 384 | 75 | 19.53% |
17.88%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.54%
Male Poverty Rate
15.88%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Boles Acres is Hispanic, with 20.91% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Boles Acres is White, with 14.71% 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 22.89%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.68%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 79.49% |
| Some College | 13.5% |
| High School | 11.39% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 10.96% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $112,333 | $105,756 |
| Households | $73,030 | $83,636 |
| Married Families | $112,333 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $19,914 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
63.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.2%
Male Marriage Rate
72.8%
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
389
Number of Veterans
351
Male Veterans
38
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 207 |
| Second Gulf War | 138 |
| Korea | 100 |
| First Gulf War | 91 |
| World War II | 14 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 134 |
| 55 to 64 | 109 |
| 65 to 74 | 99 |
| 18 to 34 | 47 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 228 | 17.38% |
| Black | 86 | 100% |
| Other Race | 75 | 26.22% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
19.28%
Veteran Poverty Rate
3.86%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48.3%
Labor Force Participation
47.9%
Employment Rate
0.7%
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
33.74%
Born in Boles Acres
87.83%
Native Born
12.17%
Foreign Born
0.94%
Non Citizen
11.23%
Naturalized
87.83% of Boles Acres residents were born in the United States, with 33.74% having been born in New Mexico. 0.94% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,220 | 41 | 1.88% |
| 2023 | 2,179 | 42 | 1.97% |
| 2022 | 2,137 | -374 | -14.89% |
| 2021 | 2,511 | 200 | 8.65% |
| 2020 | 2,311 | 138 | 6.35% |
| 2019 | 2,173 | 274 | 14.43% |
| 2018 | 1,899 | -121 | -5.99% |
| 2017 | 2,020 | 45 | 2.28% |
| 2016 | 1,975 | -78 | -3.8% |
| 2015 | 2,053 | -276 | -11.85% |
| 2014 | 2,329 | -341 | -12.77% |
| 2013 | 2,670 | 313 | 13.28% |
| 2012 | 2,357 | 337 | 16.68% |
| 2011 | 2,020 | 382 | 23.32% |
| 2010 | 1,638 | 0 | 0% |