Mescalero is a CDP located in Otero County New Mexico. Mescalero has a 2024 population of 816. Mescalero is currently declining at a rate of -4.45% annually and its population has decreased by -27.6% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,127 in 2020.
The average household income in Mescalero is $45,732 with a poverty rate of 33.37%. The median age in Mescalero is 45 years: 44.2 years for males, and 54.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mescalero was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 800 | 89.79% |
| White | 47 | 5.27% |
| Two or more races | 27 | 3.03% |
| Other race | 13 | 1.46% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 0.45% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Native American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 336 | 2.47 | 67.9 | 32.1 |
| Non Family | 217 | 1.24 | 65 | 35 |
| Married | 58 | 4.62 | 89.7 | 10.3 |
| Male | 31 | 5.39 | 93.5 | 6.5 |
| Female | 30 | 4.2 | 20 | 80 |
4.63
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
67.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 204 | 28.85% |
| Associates Degree | 43 | 6.08% |
| Bachelors Degree | 56 | 7.92% |
| Graduate Degree | 25 | 3.54% |
| High School Graduate | 145 | 20.51% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40 | 5.66% |
| Some College | 194 | 27.44% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 620 | 414 | 74 |
| Hispanic | 40 | 15 | 9 |
| White | 37 | 24 | 7 |
| 2+ Races | 27 | 19 | 0 |
| Other Race | 13 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 70.37%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 22.5%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,000 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,106 | $23,447 | $0 |
| Overall | $25,278 | $24,848 | $27,222 |
| Some College | $26,098 | $26,719 | $24,750 |
$25,278
Average Earnings
$24,848
Average Male
$27,222
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
55.61% of Mescalero residents speak only English, while 44.39% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 39.59% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 783 | 264 | 33.72% |
| Hispanic | 28 | 15 | 53.57% |
| Other | 11 | 11 | 100% |
| Black | 4 | 4 | 100% |
33.37%
Overall Poverty Rate
30.41%
Male Poverty Rate
37.13%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mescalero is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mescalero is Native, with 33.72% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9%. Among those working part-time, it was 34.64%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 42.71%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41.15% |
| High School | 17.99% |
| Some College | 17.49% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 25% |
| Female Employed | 17.07% |
| Male Employed | 6.03% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $59,821 | $73,082 |
| Households | $29,359 | $45,732 |
| Married Families | $69,167 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,922 | $29,704 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
17.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
14.6%
Male Marriage Rate
20.6%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
48
Number of Veterans
42
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 22 |
| Second Gulf War | 8 |
| First Gulf War | 6 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 16 |
| 35 to 54 | 14 |
| 55 to 64 | 12 |
| 75+ | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 40 | 5.87% |
| White | 6 | 12.77% |
| Other Race | 2 | 15.38% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 4.55% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
22.22%
Veteran Poverty Rate
50%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.4%
Labor Force Participation
49.1%
Employment Rate
11.4%
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
83.16%
Born in Mescalero
96.97%
Native Born
3.03%
Foreign Born
1.8%
Non Citizen
1.23%
Naturalized
96.97% of Mescalero residents were born in the United States, with 83.16% having been born in New Mexico. 1.8% 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 | 816 | -38 | -4.45% |
| 2023 | 854 | -37 | -4.15% |
| 2022 | 891 | -96 | -9.73% |
| 2021 | 987 | -140 | -12.42% |
| 2020 | 1,127 | -117 | -9.41% |
| 2019 | 1,244 | -117 | -8.6% |
| 2018 | 1,361 | 10 | 0.74% |
| 2017 | 1,351 | -20 | -1.46% |
| 2016 | 1,371 | -149 | -9.8% |
| 2015 | 1,520 | -81 | -5.06% |
| 2014 | 1,601 | -124 | -7.19% |
| 2013 | 1,725 | 199 | 13.04% |
| 2012 | 1,526 | -101 | -6.21% |
| 2011 | 1,627 | 289 | 21.6% |
| 2010 | 1,338 | 0 | 0% |