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 $130,685 with a poverty rate of 3.25%. The median age in El Cerro is 48.1 years: 43.3 years for males, and 48.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of El Cerro was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,700 | 54.96% |
| Two or more races | 734 | 23.73% |
| Other race | 659 | 21.31% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 908 | 3.41 | 86.6 | 13.4 |
| Married | 488 | 3.86 | 96.1 | 3.9 |
| Non Family | 186 | 1.16 | 81.7 | 18.3 |
| Male | 122 | 4.97 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 112 | 3.47 | 38.4 | 61.6 |
3.66
Average Family Size
3.41
Average Household Size
86.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 184 | 8.44% |
| Associates Degree | 108 | 4.95% |
| Bachelors Degree | 240 | 11% |
| Graduate Degree | 107 | 4.91% |
| High School Graduate | 578 | 26.5% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 357 | 16.37% |
| Some College | 607 | 27.83% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,389 | 874 | 134 |
| White | 733 | 707 | 210 |
| Other Race | 494 | 159 | 58 |
| 2+ Races | 485 | 383 | 41 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 96.45%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 28.65%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $65,714 | $63,702 | $66,679 |
| Graduate Degree | $94,125 | $94,875 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $82,337 | $104,357 | $29,955 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $50,445 | $50,445 | $0 |
| Overall | $64,784 | $71,855 | $33,446 |
| Some College | $61,058 | $71,058 | $26,214 |
$64,784
Average Earnings
$71,855
Average Male
$33,446
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
66.62% of El Cerro residents speak only English, while 33.38% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 33.38% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,242 | 85 | 3.79% |
| Multiple | 720 | 44 | 6.11% |
| White | 755 | 15 | 1.99% |
3.25%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.15%
Male Poverty Rate
3.33%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in El Cerro is Multiple, with 6.11% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in El Cerro is White, with 1.99% 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 9.3%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 10.03% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.32% |
| Some College | 3.78% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 37.78% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $113,333 | $138,005 |
| Households | $112,174 | $130,685 |
| Married Families | $127,344 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,316 | $45,024 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.6%
Male Marriage Rate
35.2%
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
99
Number of Veterans
92
Male Veterans
7
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 36 |
| Vietnam | 29 |
| First Gulf War | 24 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 36 |
| 55 to 64 | 34 |
| 65 to 74 | 19 |
| 75+ | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 51 | 8.87% |
| Hispanic | 51 | 3.04% |
| White | 30 | 2.15% |
| Other Race | 18 | 3.61% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
17.17%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.21%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.4%
Labor Force Participation
52.6%
Employment Rate
3.3%
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
77.82%
Born in El Cerro
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of El Cerro residents were born in the United States, with 77.82% 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 | 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% |