Prewitt is a CDP located in McKinley County New Mexico. Prewitt has a 2024 population of 804. Prewitt is currently growing at a rate of 7.77% annually and its population has increased by 5.93% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 759 in 2020.
The average household income in Prewitt is $30,032 with a poverty rate of 55.15%. The median age in Prewitt is 23.9 years: 14.6 years for males, and 40 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Prewitt was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 687 | 99.71% |
| White | 2 | 0.29% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
Native American
White
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 179 | 3.85 | 96.6 | 3.4 |
| Female | 72 | 5.94 | 100 | 0 |
| Married | 51 | 3.37 | 92.2 | 7.8 |
| Non Family | 50 | 1.12 | 96 | 4 |
| Male | 6 | 5.5 | 100 | 0 |
4.74
Average Family Size
3.85
Average Household Size
96.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 81 | 25.8% |
| Associates Degree | 8 | 2.55% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3 | 0.96% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 143 | 45.54% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 49 | 15.61% |
| Some College | 30 | 9.55% |
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 | 312 | 182 | 3 |
| Hispanic | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| White | 2 | 2 | 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 native american people with a rate of 0.96%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $14,274 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,694 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $17,813 | $0 | $0 |
| Some College | $36,875 | $0 | $36,875 |
$17,813
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
53.51% of Prewitt residents speak only English, while 46.49% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 46.49% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 687 | 380 | 55.31% |
55.15%
Overall Poverty Rate
64.06%
Male Poverty Rate
42.14%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Prewitt is Native, with 55.31% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Prewitt is Native, with 55.31% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 23.08%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.5%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 46.19%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 38.46% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.54% |
| Some College | 15.79% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 33.33% |
| Female Employed | 9.38% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $28,117 |
| Households | $18,445 | $30,032 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $18,659 | $24,004 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
29.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
27.8%
Male Marriage Rate
31.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
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
40.2%
Labor Force Participation
29.8%
Employment Rate
25.9%
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
93.76%
Born in Prewitt
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Prewitt residents were born in the United States, with 93.76% 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 | 804 | 58 | 7.77% |
| 2023 | 746 | 57 | 8.27% |
| 2022 | 689 | -78 | -10.17% |
| 2021 | 767 | 8 | 1.05% |
| 2020 | 759 | 0 | 0% |