Piñon / Weed, NM

Neighborhood

Demographics of Piñon / Weed

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

16.6%

Households with Children

40.8%

School Enrollment K-12

1,166

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 1.6%
School Age (5-17): 22.7%
Young Adults (18-34): 20.6%
Working Age (35-54): 21.6%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 12.6%
Seniors (65+): 20.7%

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: 31.0%
High School / GED: 31.0%
Some College or Associate's: 21.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 16.6%

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: 22.7%
Single Parents: 18.1%
Couples & Adults: 38.5%
Living Alone: 20.7%

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: 21.5%
Hispanic or Latino: 76.3%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 1.7%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 0.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.3%
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: 81.0%
Puerto Rican: 0.0%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 0.0%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 19.0%

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: 38.6%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 61.4%

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: 12.8%
Born in Other U.S. State: 59.1%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.6%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 10.6%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 16.9%

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: 45.0%
Spanish: 54.4%
European & Indo-European: 0.2%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.3%

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: 1.4%
Elementary (1-4): 8.2%
Middle School (5-8): 9.1%
High School (9-12): 4.8%
College / Graduate: 4.0%
Not Enrolled: 72.5%

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

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