El Cerro Mission, NM

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in El Cerro Mission

Rio Communities North / Las Maravillas

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of El Cerro Mission

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

6.1%

Households with Children

39.9%

School Enrollment K-12

826

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.9%
School Age (5-17): 24.2%
Young Adults (18-34): 21.3%
Working Age (35-54): 24.8%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 11.3%
Seniors (65+): 13.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 29.9%
High School / GED: 34.9%
Some College or Associate's: 29.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 6.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 29.6%
Single Parents: 10.3%
Couples & Adults: 38.2%
Living Alone: 21.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 18.8%
Hispanic or Latino: 79.1%
Asian: 1.1%
Black or African American: 0.0%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 1.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 82.4%
Puerto Rican: 0.5%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 0.0%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 17.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 48.0%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 52.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 56.2%
Born in Other U.S. State: 21.0%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.6%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 4.9%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 16.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 50.4%
Spanish: 48.0%
European & Indo-European: 0.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.6%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 3.5%
Elementary (1-4): 2.9%
Middle School (5-8): 9.9%
High School (9-12): 8.0%
College / Graduate: 5.9%
Not Enrolled: 69.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources