Mountainair, NM

City

Demographics of Mountainair

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

16.8%

Households with Children

30.8%

School Enrollment K-12

151

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 3.4%
School Age (5-17): 30.6%
Young Adults (18-34): 17.9%
Working Age (35-54): 21.2%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 1.9%
Seniors (65+): 25.0%

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: 23.9%
High School / GED: 30.4%
Some College or Associate's: 28.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 16.8%

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: 21.5%
Single Parents: 9.3%
Couples & Adults: 26.8%
Living Alone: 42.4%

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: 30.5%
Hispanic or Latino: 56.8%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 8.8%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.9%
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: 28.6%
Puerto Rican: 0.0%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 0.0%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 71.5%

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: 56.4%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 43.6%

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

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 52.5%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 47.5%

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: 66.6%
Born in Other U.S. State: 27.8%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.0%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 5.6%

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: 79.7%
Spanish: 20.3%
European & Indo-European: 0.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
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: 2.6%
Elementary (1-4): 3.1%
Middle School (5-8): 7.4%
High School (9-12): 10.3%
College / Graduate: 4.2%
Not Enrolled: 72.4%

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

Nearby Neighborhoods in Mountainair

Las Nutrias / La Joya

Rio Communities North / Las Maravillas

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