El Cerro is a CDP located in Valencia County New Mexico. El Cerro has a 2024 population of 3,292. El Cerro is currently growing at a rate of 0.73% annually and its population has increased by 4.91% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,138 in 2020.
The average household income in El Cerro is $117,839 with a poverty rate of 8.69%. The median age in El Cerro is 40.9 years: 41.9 years for males, and 36.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of El Cerro was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,898 | 58.51% |
| Other race | 706 | 21.76% |
| Two or more races | 578 | 17.82% |
| Native American | 62 | 1.91% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 894 | 3.63 | 83.1 | 16.9 |
| Married | 514 | 4.47 | 90.1 | 9.9 |
| Non Family | 190 | 1.08 | 76.3 | 23.7 |
| Male | 117 | 4.09 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 73 | 3.58 | 24.7 | 75.3 |
4.08
Average Family Size
3.63
Average Household Size
83.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 124 | 5.95% |
| Associates Degree | 99 | 4.75% |
| Bachelors Degree | 256 | 12.29% |
| Graduate Degree | 99 | 4.75% |
| High School Graduate | 555 | 26.64% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 369 | 17.71% |
| Some College | 581 | 27.89% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,390 | 912 | 161 |
| White | 655 | 640 | 173 |
| Other Race | 494 | 165 | 80 |
| 2+ Races | 366 | 293 | 25 |
| Native American | 62 | 62 | 21 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 33.87%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $62,000 | $0 | $62,283 |
| Graduate Degree | $91,696 | $91,964 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $97,961 | $99,454 | $29,471 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $63,682 | $82,063 | $0 |
| Some College | $63,690 | $80,694 | $26,191 |
$63,682
Average Earnings
$82,063
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
63.59% of El Cerro residents speak only English, while 36.41% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 34.56% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,518 | 216 | 8.58% |
| Multiple | 578 | 141 | 24.39% |
| White | 669 | 66 | 9.87% |
| Native | 62 | 41 | 66.13% |
8.69%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.28%
Male Poverty Rate
10.77%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in El Cerro is Native, with 66.13% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in El Cerro is Hispanic, with 8.58% 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 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.82%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 16.04% |
| Some College | 11.62% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.66% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 37.5% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $108,235 | $124,145 |
| Households | $108,200 | $117,839 |
| Married Families | $121,848 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $57,198 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.9%
Male Marriage Rate
34.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
190
Number of Veterans
181
Male Veterans
9
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 101 |
| First Gulf War | 24 |
| Second Gulf War | 21 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 83 |
| 75+ | 53 |
| 55 to 64 | 33 |
| 35 to 54 | 21 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 92 | 5.92% |
| Native American | 62 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 60 | 3.37% |
| 2+ Races | 19 | 5.19% |
| Other Race | 17 | 3.44% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
36.32%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.21%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.6%
Labor Force Participation
51%
Employment Rate
3%
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
76.17%
Born in El Cerro
97.81%
Native Born
2.19%
Foreign Born
1.26%
Non Citizen
0.92%
Naturalized
97.81% of El Cerro residents were born in the United States, with 76.17% having been born in New Mexico. 1.26% 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 | 3,292 | 24 | 0.73% |
| 2023 | 3,268 | 24 | 0.74% |
| 2022 | 3,244 | 323 | 11.06% |
| 2021 | 2,921 | -217 | -6.92% |
| 2020 | 3,138 | -64 | -2% |
| 2019 | 3,202 | 695 | 27.72% |
| 2018 | 2,507 | -132 | -5% |
| 2017 | 2,639 | -101 | -3.69% |
| 2016 | 2,740 | -225 | -7.59% |
| 2015 | 2,965 | 3 | 0.1% |
| 2014 | 2,962 | -34 | -1.13% |
| 2013 | 2,996 | -426 | -12.45% |
| 2012 | 3,422 | 85 | 2.55% |
| 2011 | 3,337 | 384 | 13% |
| 2010 | 2,953 | 0 | 0% |