Sherman / Dwyer, NM

Neighborhood

Demographics of Sherman / Dwyer

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

25.5%

Households with Children

14.7%

School Enrollment K-12

208

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 7.5%
School Age (5-17): 14.8%
Young Adults (18-34): 20.7%
Working Age (35-54): 15.3%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.2%
Seniors (65+): 28.4%

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: 10.8%
High School / GED: 29.2%
Some College or Associate's: 34.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 25.5%

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: 6.5%
Single Parents: 8.2%
Couples & Adults: 21.6%
Living Alone: 63.8%

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: 27.5%
Hispanic or Latino: 71.4%
Asian: 1.1%
Black or African American: 0.0%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 0.0%
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: 80.5%
Puerto Rican: 0.0%
Cuban: 4.3%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 0.0%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 15.2%

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: 24.6%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 75.4%

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: 60.6%
Born in Other U.S. State: 30.4%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 2.0%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 6.9%

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: 58.6%
Spanish: 40.3%
European & Indo-European: 0.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.1%
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: 4.5%
Elementary (1-4): 4.2%
Middle School (5-8): 4.2%
High School (9-12): 4.5%
College / Graduate: 4.1%
Not Enrolled: 78.6%

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

Nearby Neighborhoods in Sherman / Dwyer

Arenas Valley / Fort Bayard