El Cerro Mission is a CDP located in Valencia County New Mexico. El Cerro Mission has a 2024 population of 5,056. El Cerro Mission is currently growing at a rate of 0.56% annually and its population has increased by 5.16% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,808 in 2020.
The average household income in El Cerro Mission is $52,915 with a poverty rate of 31.77%. The median age in El Cerro Mission is 34.2 years: 33.9 years for males, and 34.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of El Cerro Mission was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,248 | 44.97% |
| Two or more races | 2,025 | 40.51% |
| Other race | 726 | 14.52% |
| 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 | 1,427 | 3.5 | 87.7 | 12.3 |
| Married | 818 | 4.32 | 83.9 | 16.1 |
| Non Family | 327 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 176 | 3.83 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 106 | 4.37 | 59.4 | 40.6 |
4.15
Average Family Size
3.5
Average Household Size
87.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 577 | 18.87% |
| Associates Degree | 306 | 10.01% |
| Bachelors Degree | 132 | 4.32% |
| Graduate Degree | 44 | 1.44% |
| High School Graduate | 963 | 31.5% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 408 | 13.35% |
| Some College | 627 | 20.51% |
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 | 2,243 | 1,354 | 116 |
| 2+ Races | 1,034 | 586 | 30 |
| White | 670 | 601 | 60 |
| Other Race | 448 | 302 | 18 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 89.7%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 8.96%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,260 | $54,153 | $54,444 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $36,875 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,615 | $33,020 | $0 |
| Overall | $29,078 | $33,414 | $21,800 |
| Some College | $27,741 | $29,347 | $25,360 |
$29,078
Average Earnings
$33,414
Average Male
$21,800
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
44.34% of El Cerro Mission residents speak only English, while 55.66% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 55.66% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4,114 | 1,356 | 32.96% |
| Multiple | 2,025 | 999 | 49.33% |
| Other | 726 | 306 | 42.15% |
| White | 741 | 119 | 16.06% |
31.77%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.95%
Male Poverty Rate
36.2%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in El Cerro Mission is Multiple, with 49.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in El Cerro Mission is White, with 16.06% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.2%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.9%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.54%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40.61% |
| High School | 30.63% |
| Some College | 18.86% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 70% |
| Male Unemployed | 23% |
| Female Employed | 16% |
| Male Employed | 9.39% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $47,070 | $58,915 |
| Households | $45,264 | $52,915 |
| Married Families | $47,175 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $18,428 | $29,224 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.6%
Male Marriage Rate
60.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
184
Number of Veterans
184
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 82 |
| Second Gulf War | 65 |
| First Gulf War | 23 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 82 |
| 18 to 34 | 42 |
| 55 to 64 | 37 |
| 35 to 54 | 23 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 124 | 7.07% |
| Hispanic | 83 | 3.09% |
| 2+ Races | 60 | 5.1% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.78%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.91%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.5%
Labor Force Participation
47.1%
Employment Rate
15.9%
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
52.93%
Born in El Cerro Mission
73.59%
Native Born
26.41%
Foreign Born
19.9%
Non Citizen
6.5%
Naturalized
73.59% of El Cerro Mission residents were born in the United States, with 52.93% having been born in New Mexico. 19.9% 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 | 5,056 | 28 | 0.56% |
| 2023 | 5,028 | 29 | 0.58% |
| 2022 | 4,999 | -104 | -2.04% |
| 2021 | 5,103 | 295 | 6.14% |
| 2020 | 4,808 | 638 | 15.3% |
| 2019 | 4,170 | -564 | -11.91% |
| 2018 | 4,734 | 50 | 1.07% |
| 2017 | 4,684 | 78 | 1.69% |
| 2016 | 4,606 | 59 | 1.3% |
| 2015 | 4,547 | 28 | 0.62% |
| 2014 | 4,519 | 72 | 1.62% |
| 2013 | 4,447 | 196 | 4.61% |
| 2012 | 4,251 | 351 | 9% |
| 2011 | 3,900 | -757 | -16.26% |
| 2010 | 4,657 | 0 | 0% |