Elephant Butte is a city located in Sierra County New Mexico. Elephant Butte has a 2024 population of 1,440. Elephant Butte is currently declining at a rate of -0.21% annually and its population has decreased by -0.76% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,451 in 2020.
The average household income in Elephant Butte is $60,930 with a poverty rate of 9.96%. The median age in Elephant Butte is 66.1 years: 66.1 years for males, and 66 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Elephant Butte was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,402 | 88.4% |
| Two or more races | 184 | 11.6% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 948 | 1.67 | 86 | 14 |
| Non Family | 517 | 1.16 | 78.7 | 21.3 |
| Married | 371 | 1.81 | 93.8 | 6.2 |
| Female | 40 | 6.53 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 20 | 2.55 | 100 | 0 |
2.28
Average Family Size
1.67
Average Household Size
86.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 42 | 2.83% |
| Associates Degree | 211 | 14.24% |
| Bachelors Degree | 185 | 12.48% |
| Graduate Degree | 96 | 6.48% |
| High School Graduate | 537 | 36.23% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 411 | 27.73% |
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 | 1,245 | 1,203 | 207 |
| Hispanic | 222 | 222 | 59 |
| 2+ Races | 112 | 112 | 62 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 55.36%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $39,726 | $0 | $39,268 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $26,569 | $26,201 | $40,938 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $27,475 | $26,961 | $38,140 |
| Some College | $20,543 | $0 | $0 |
$27,475
Average Earnings
$26,961
Average Male
$38,140
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.94% of Elephant Butte residents speak only English, while 13.06% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.26% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,277 | 140 | 10.96% |
| Multiple | 184 | 18 | 9.78% |
| Hispanic | 275 | 18 | 6.55% |
9.96%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.39%
Male Poverty Rate
13.43%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Elephant Butte is White, with 10.96% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Elephant Butte is Hispanic, with 6.55% 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 12.74%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 15.92% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.41% |
| High School | 1.68% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $76,898 | $90,469 |
| Households | $45,179 | $60,930 |
| Married Families | $76,157 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,388 | $36,305 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.1%
Male Marriage Rate
47.9%
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
460
Number of Veterans
448
Male Veterans
12
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 272 |
| Second Gulf War | 51 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 228 |
| 75+ | 118 |
| 55 to 64 | 63 |
| 18 to 34 | 51 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 447 | 32.63% |
| Hispanic | 100 | 45.05% |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 11.61% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.87%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
33.3%
Labor Force Participation
32.1%
Employment Rate
3.7%
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
34.87%
Born in Elephant Butte
97.29%
Native Born
2.71%
Foreign Born
0.88%
Non Citizen
1.83%
Naturalized
97.29% of Elephant Butte residents were born in the United States, with 34.87% having been born in New Mexico. 0.88% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,426 | -3 | -0.21% |
| 2028 | 1,429 | -3 | -0.21% |
| 2027 | 1,432 | -2 | -0.14% |
| 2026 | 1,434 | -3 | -0.21% |
| 2025 | 1,437 | -3 | -0.21% |
| 2024 | 1,440 | -3 | -0.21% |
| 2023 | 1,443 | 3 | 0.21% |
| 2022 | 1,440 | -3 | -0.21% |
| 2021 | 1,443 | -8 | -0.55% |
| 2020 | 1,451 | 131 | 9.92% |
| 2019 | 1,320 | -7 | -0.53% |
| 2018 | 1,327 | -14 | -1.04% |
| 2017 | 1,341 | -2 | -0.15% |
| 2016 | 1,343 | -13 | -0.96% |
| 2015 | 1,356 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 1,356 | -29 | -2.09% |
| 2013 | 1,385 | -38 | -2.67% |
| 2012 | 1,423 | -16 | -1.11% |
| 2011 | 1,439 | 1 | 0.07% |
| 2010 | 1,438 | 0 | 0% |