Cañon / La Cueva, NM

Neighborhood

Nearby Neighborhoods in Cañon / La Cueva

Neighborhood

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

Demographics of Cañon / La Cueva

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

48.7%

Households with Children

22.7%

School Enrollment K-12

204

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.7%
School Age (5-17): 11.8%
Young Adults (18-34): 12.5%
Working Age (35-54): 31.5%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 15.0%
Seniors (65+): 22.6%

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: 4.3%
High School / GED: 20.5%
Some College or Associate's: 26.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 48.7%

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: 16.9%
Single Parents: 5.8%
Couples & Adults: 51.4%
Living Alone: 26.0%

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: 33.9%
Hispanic or Latino: 23.6%
Asian: 4.7%
Black or African American: 0.7%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 11.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 25.4%
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: 45.9%
Puerto Rican: 0.0%
Cuban: 0.5%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 0.0%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 53.6%

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: 59.8%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 40.2%

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

Indigenous Population by Tribe

Based on tribal enrollment or self-identified affiliation reported to the Census.

American Indian Tribes: 95.5%
Latin American Indian: 0.0%
Alaska Native: 0.0%
Not Specified: 4.5%

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: 61.3%
Born in Other U.S. State: 32.0%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.5%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.8%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 5.5%

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: 68.8%
Spanish: 7.4%
European & Indo-European: 1.8%
East & Southeast Asian: 5.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 16.9%

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): 3.9%
Middle School (5-8): 3.2%
High School (9-12): 3.9%
College / Graduate: 3.3%
Not Enrolled: 84.3%

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