Pajarito Mesa is a CDP located in Bernalillo County New Mexico. Pajarito Mesa has a 2024 population of 166. Pajarito Mesa is currently declining at a rate of -15.31% annually and its population has decreased by -46.45% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 310 in 2020.
The average household income in Pajarito Mesa is $10,334 with a poverty rate of 95.56%. The median age in Pajarito Mesa is 44.7 years: 47.4 years for males, and 44.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pajarito Mesa was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 88 | 39.11% |
| Other race | 79 | 35.11% |
| Two or more races | 58 | 25.78% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 111 | 2.03 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 87 | 1.8 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 24 | 2.83 | 100 | 0 |
| Married | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.83
Average Family Size
2.03
Average Household Size
100.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 69 | 38.12% |
| Associates Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelors Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 70 | 38.67% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18 | 9.94% |
| Some College | 24 | 13.26% |
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 | 171 | 84 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 58 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Race | 35 | 24 | 0 |
| White | 10 | 10 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 0%.
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
19.11% of Pajarito Mesa residents speak only English, while 80.89% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 80.89% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 215 | 215 | 100% |
| Other | 79 | 79 | 100% |
| Multiple | 58 | 58 | 100% |
95.56%
Overall Poverty Rate
100%
Male Poverty Rate
89.13%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pajarito Mesa is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pajarito Mesa is Hispanic, with 100% 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 100%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 91.87%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 100% |
| Some College | 100% |
| High School | 85.71% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Households | $11,036 | $10,334 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $11,431 | $12,452 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
13.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
21.6%
Male Marriage Rate
0.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 20-34, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
0
Number of Veterans
0
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.2%
Labor Force Participation
32%
Employment Rate
50.8%
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
76.89%
Born in Pajarito Mesa
81.33%
Native Born
18.67%
Foreign Born
8%
Non Citizen
10.67%
Naturalized
81.33% of Pajarito Mesa residents were born in the United States, with 76.89% having been born in New Mexico. 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 | 166 | -30 | -15.31% |
| 2023 | 196 | -29 | -12.89% |
| 2022 | 225 | -57 | -20.21% |
| 2021 | 282 | -28 | -9.03% |
| 2020 | 310 | 44 | 16.54% |
| 2019 | 266 | -23 | -7.96% |
| 2018 | 289 | 97 | 50.52% |
| 2017 | 192 | -151 | -44.02% |
| 2016 | 343 | 14 | 4.26% |
| 2015 | 329 | 12 | 3.79% |
| 2014 | 317 | 64 | 25.3% |
| 2013 | 253 | 11 | 4.55% |
| 2012 | 242 | -337 | -58.2% |
| 2010 | 579 | 0 | 0% |