Elephant Butte, NM

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Elephant Butte Overview

1,573
TOTAL POPULATION
810
MALE POPULATION
763
FEMALE POPULATION
106.16
MALES / 100 FEMALES
94.20
FEMALES / 100 MALES
67.2
MEDIAN AGE
2.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
1.7
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$38,085
PER CAPITA INCOME
$74,450
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$52,641
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
22.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
77.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.41
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
445
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
29.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
2.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Elephant Butte Zip Codes

Elephant Butte Area Codes

Race in Elephant Butte

The most populous races in Elephant Butte are White / Caucasian (1,395 | 88.7%), Hispanic or Latino (287 | 18.2%), and Two or more Races (178 | 11.3%).
Race in Elephant Butte
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino28718.2%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian1,39588.7%
Two or more Races17811.3%
Some other Race00.0%
Total1,573100.0%

Ancestry in Elephant Butte

The most populous ancestries reported in Elephant Butte are German (242 | 15.4%), American (182 | 11.6%), English (114 | 7.2%), Irish (87 | 5.5%), and Mexican (86 | 5.5%), together accounting for 45.2% of all Elephant Butte residents.
Ancestry in Elephant Butte
Ancestry# Population% Population
American18211.6%
Dutch80.5%
English1147.2%
European70.4%
French Canadian191.2%
German24215.4%
Greek110.7%
Hungarian161.0%
Irish875.5%
Korean261.7%
Mexican865.5%
Norwegian201.3%
Portuguese181.1%
Scotch-Irish704.4%
Swedish150.9%
Ukrainian161.0%
Welsh855.4%
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Immigrants in Elephant Butte

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Elephant Butte came from England (9 | 0.6%), Europe (9 | 0.6%), Northern Europe (9 | 0.6%), Asia (8 | 0.5%), and Philippines (8 | 0.5%), together accounting for 2.7% of all Elephant Butte residents.
Immigrants in Elephant Butte
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia80.5%
England90.6%
Europe90.6%
Northern Europe90.6%
Philippines80.5%
South Eastern Asia80.5%
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Sex and Age in Elephant Butte

Sex and Age in Elephant Butte

The most populous age groups in Elephant Butte are 70 to 74 Years (265 | 32.7%) for men and 65 to 69 Years (153 | 20.1%) for women.
Sex and Age in Elephant Butte
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years19 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Years0 (0.0%)22 (2.9%)
10 to 14 Years18 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years138 (17.0%)88 (11.5%)
30 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)38 (5.0%)
35 to 39 Years16 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 49 Years8 (1.0%)17 (2.2%)
50 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)22 (2.9%)
55 to 59 Years12 (1.5%)45 (5.9%)
60 to 64 Years94 (11.6%)74 (9.7%)
65 to 69 Years100 (12.3%)153 (20.1%)
70 to 74 Years265 (32.7%)100 (13.1%)
75 to 79 Years84 (10.4%)40 (5.2%)
80 to 84 Years56 (6.9%)133 (17.4%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)31 (4.1%)
Total810 (100.0%)763 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Elephant Butte

Median Family Size in Elephant Butte

The median family size in Elephant Butte is 2.16 persons per family, with single female/mother families (24 | 5.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 8.5 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (384 | 90.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 1.74 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Elephant Butte
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple384 (90.8%)1.74
Single Male/Father15 (3.5%)2.80
Single Female/Mother24 (5.7%)8.50
Total Families423 (100.0%)2.16

Median Household Size in Elephant Butte

The median household size in Elephant Butte is 1.67 persons per household, with single female/mother households (24 | 2.5%) accounting for the largest median household size of 8.5 persons per household. non-family households (519 | 55.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.27 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Elephant Butte
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple384 (40.8%)1.74
Single Male/Father15 (1.6%)2.80
Single Female/Mother24 (2.5%)8.50
Non-family519 (55.1%)1.27
Total Households942 (100.0%)1.67

Household Size by Marriage Status in Elephant Butte

Out of a total of 942 households in Elephant Butte, 423 (44.9%) are family households, while 519 (55.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 382, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 445.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Elephant Butte
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-445 (47.2%)
2-Person Households382 (40.6%)74 (7.9%)
3-Person Households29 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households12 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total423 (44.9%)519 (55.1%)

Female Fertility in Elephant Butte

Fertility by Age in Elephant Butte

Female Fertility by Age in Elephant Butte
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Elephant Butte

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Elephant Butte
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Elephant Butte

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Elephant Butte
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Elephant Butte

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Elephant Butte
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Elephant Butte

Income Overview in Elephant Butte

Per Capita Income in Elephant Butte is $38,085, while median incomes of families and households are $74,450 and $52,641 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,573$38,085
Median Family Income423$74,450
Mean Family Income423$93,411
Median Household Income942$52,641
Mean Household Income942$63,164
Income Deficit423$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,57322.34%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,57377.66¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,5730.41

Earnings by Sex in Elephant Butte

Average Earnings in Elephant Butte are $35,133, $27,470 for men and $35,370 for women, a difference of 22.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Elephant Butte
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male231 (51.9%)$27,470
Female214 (48.1%)$35,370
Total445 (100.0%)$35,133

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Elephant Butte

The most common earnings brackets in Elephant Butte are $35,000 to $39,999 for men (56 | 24.2%) and $15,000 to $17,499 for women (49 | 22.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Elephant Butte
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)21 (9.8%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)12 (5.6%)
$15,000 to $17,49913 (5.6%)49 (22.9%)
$17,500 to $19,99916 (6.9%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,49945 (19.5%)21 (9.8%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,99942 (18.2%)0 (0.0%)
$30,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $39,99956 (24.2%)45 (21.0%)
$40,000 to $44,9998 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,99951 (22.1%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,9990 (0.0%)44 (20.6%)
$65,000 to $74,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+0 (0.0%)22 (10.3%)
Total231 (100.0%)214 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Elephant Butte

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Elephant Butte
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$26,548$0
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$27,470$35,370

Family Income in Elephant Butte

Family Income Brackets in Elephant Butte

According to the Elephant Butte family income data, there are 168 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 39.7% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Elephant Butte
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000122.8%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99900.0%
$25,000 to $34,999112.6%
$35,000 to $49,999266.1%
$50,000 to $74,99916839.7%
$75,000 to $99,9996615.6%
$100,000 to $149,99910424.6%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+368.5%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Elephant Butte

2-person families (382 | 90.3%) account for the highest median family income in Elephant Butte with $75,259 per family, while 2-person families (382 | 90.3%) have the highest median income of $37,630 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Elephant Butte
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families382 (90.3%)$75,259
3-Person Families29 (6.9%)$0
4-Person Families12 (2.8%)$0
5-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total423 (100.0%)$74,450

Family Income by Number of Earners in Elephant Butte

Family Income by Number of Earners in Elephant Butte
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners264 (62.4%)$0
1 Earner75 (17.7%)$75,313
2 Earners72 (17.0%)$54,808
3+ Earners12 (2.8%)$0
Total423 (100.0%)$74,450

Household Income in Elephant Butte

Household Income Brackets in Elephant Butte

With 259 households falling in the category, the $25,000 to $34,999 income range is the most frequent in Elephant Butte, accounting for 27.5% of all households. In contrast, only 12 households (1.3%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Elephant Butte
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000121.3%
$10,000 to $14,999454.8%
$15,000 to $24,9999510.1%
$25,000 to $34,99925927.5%
$35,000 to $49,999434.6%
$50,000 to $74,99923725.2%
$75,000 to $99,999848.9%
$100,000 to $149,99911512.2%
$150,000 to $199,999161.7%
$200,000+363.8%

Household Income by Householder Age in Elephant Butte

The median household income in Elephant Butte is $52,641, with the highest median household income of $54,199 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 133 households (14.1%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Elephant Butte
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years72 (7.6%)$0
45 to 64 Years133 (14.1%)$54,199
65+ Years737 (78.2%)$39,926
Total942 (100.0%)$52,641

Poverty in Elephant Butte

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Elephant Butte

With 4.7% poverty level for males and 19.0% for females among the residents of Elephant Butte, under 5 year old males and 25 to 34 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 19 males (100.0%) and 44 females (34.9%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Elephant Butte
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)44 (34.9%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)12 (10.1%)
65 to 74 Years19 (5.2%)83 (32.8%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)6 (2.9%)
Total38 (4.7%)145 (19.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Elephant Butte

According to the poverty statistics in Elephant Butte, males aged 6 to 11 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Elephant Butte
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)22 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years138 (100.0%)82 (65.1%)
35 to 44 Years16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years8 (100.0%)39 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years106 (100.0%)107 (89.9%)
65 to 74 Years346 (94.8%)170 (67.2%)
75 Years and over140 (100.0%)198 (97.1%)
Total772 (95.3%)618 (81.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Elephant Butte

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Elephant Butte
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children367 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total384 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Elephant Butte

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Elephant Butte
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)12 (50.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)12 (50.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Elephant Butte

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Elephant Butte
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)12 (50.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)12 (30.8%)

Employment Characteristics in Elephant Butte

Employment by Class of Employer in Elephant Butte

Among the 433 employed individuals in Elephant Butte, private company employees (249 | 57.5%), local government employees (100 | 23.1%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (53 | 12.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Elephant Butte
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees24957.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)5312.2%
Not-for-profit Organizations163.7%
Local Government Employees10023.1%
State Government Employees71.6%
Federal Government Employees81.8%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total433100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Elephant Butte

According to the labor force statistics for Elephant Butte, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,514), 29.4% or 445 individuals are in the labor force, with 2.7% or 12 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 100.0% or 38 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 55 to 59 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 52.2% or 12 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Elephant Butte
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years182 (80.5%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years38 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years30 (63.8%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years23 (40.4%)12 (52.2%)
60 to 64 Years105 (62.5%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years49 (7.9%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over18 (5.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total445 (29.4%)12 (2.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Elephant Butte

According to labor force statistics for Elephant Butte, 68.5% of individuals (378) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (552) are in the labor force, with 3.2% or 12 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of high school diploma, with 92.3% or 181 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with bachelor's degree or higher education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 11.0% or 12 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Elephant Butte
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma181 (92.3%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree88 (41.9%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher109 (74.7%)16 (11.0%)
Total378 (68.5%)18 (3.2%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Elephant Butte

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Elephant Butte are Management (55 | 12.7%), Community & Social Service (49 | 11.3%), Education Instruction & Library (49 | 11.3%), Computers, Engineering & Science (27 | 6.2%), and Computers & Mathematics (27 | 6.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Elephant Butte

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Elephant Butte
OccupationMaleFemale
Management0 (0.0%)55 (100.0%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)27 (100.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)27 (100.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 0 (0.0%)49 (100.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)49 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)0 (0.0%)138 (100.0%)
Total (Overall)231 (53.3%)202 (46.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Elephant Butte are Security & Protection (59 | 13.6%), Law Enforcement (51 | 11.8%), Cleaning & Maintenance (16 | 3.7%), Healthcare Support (10 | 2.3%), and Firefighting & Prevention (8 | 1.8%).
Services Occupations in Elephant Butte

Services Occupations by Sex

Services Occupations by Sex in Elephant Butte
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Security & Protection59 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement51 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)75 (88.2%)10 (11.8%)
Total (Overall)231 (53.3%)202 (46.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Elephant Butte are Sales & Related (78 | 18.0%), and Office & Administration (21 | 4.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Elephant Butte

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Elephant Butte
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related56 (71.8%)22 (28.2%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
Total (Category)56 (56.6%)43 (43.4%)
Total (Overall)231 (53.3%)202 (46.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Elephant Butte are Construction & Extraction (42 | 9.7%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (13 | 3.0%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Elephant Butte

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Elephant Butte
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)55 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)231 (53.3%)202 (46.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Elephant Butte are , and Material Moving (56 | 12.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Elephant Butte

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Elephant Butte
OccupationMaleFemale
Production0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving45 (80.4%)11 (19.6%)
Total (Category)45 (80.4%)11 (19.6%)
Total (Overall)231 (53.3%)202 (46.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Elephant Butte

Employment Industries in Elephant Butte

The major employment industries in Elephant Butte include Retail Trade (112 | 25.9%), Construction (86 | 19.9%), Public Administration (58 | 13.4%), Educational Services (49 | 11.3%), and Professional & Scientific (27 | 6.2%).
Employment Industries in Elephant Butte

Employment Industries by Sex in Elephant Butte

The Elephant Butte industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Retail Trade (90.2%), and Public Administration (87.9%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), Professional & Scientific (100.0%), and Educational Services (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Elephant Butte
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction42 (48.8%)44 (51.2%)
Manufacturing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade101 (90.2%)11 (9.8%)
Transportation & Warehousing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)22 (100.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)27 (100.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services0 (0.0%)49 (100.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services16 (59.3%)11 (40.7%)
Public Administration51 (87.9%)7 (12.1%)
Total231 (53.3%)202 (46.7%)

Education in Elephant Butte

School Enrollment in Elephant Butte

The most common levels of schooling among the 99 students in Elephant Butte are college / undergraduate (44 | 44.4%), kindergarten (22 | 22.2%), and elementary school (18 | 18.2%).
School Enrollment in Elephant Butte
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool00.0%
Kindergarten2222.2%
Elementary School1818.2%
Middle School00.0%
High School00.0%
College / Undergraduate4444.4%
Graduate / Professional1515.1%
Total99100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Elephant Butte

Out of a total of 99 students who are enrolled in schools in Elephant Butte, 33 (33.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 66 (66.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 18 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 22 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Elephant Butte
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds44 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
Total66 (66.7%)33 (33.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Elephant Butte

Education (109 | 36.6%), engineering (99 | 33.2%), business (30 | 10.1%), computers & mathematics (27 | 9.1%), and physical & health sciences (14 | 4.7%) are the most common fields of study among 298 individuals in Elephant Butte who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Elephant Butte
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics279.1%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences144.7%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences82.7%
Engineering9933.2%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology00.0%
Business3010.1%
Education10936.6%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities113.7%
Total298100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Elephant Butte

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Elephant Butte

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Elephant Butte are males with 3 vehicles (120, accounting for 51.9%) and females with 3 vehicles (125, making up 59.4%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Elephant Butte
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle103 (44.6%)27 (13.4%)
2 Vehicles8 (3.5%)50 (24.7%)
3 Vehicles120 (51.9%)125 (61.9%)
4 Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total231 (100.0%)202 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Elephant Butte

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Elephant Butte are 5 to 9 minutes (103 commuters, 24.8%), 15 to 19 minutes (101 commuters, 24.3%), and less than 5 minutes (93 commuters, 22.4%).
Commute Time in Elephant Butte
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes9322.4%
5 to 9 Minutes10324.8%
10 to 14 Minutes6615.9%
15 to 19 Minutes10124.3%
20 to 24 Minutes5212.5%
25 to 29 Minutes00.0%
30 to 34 Minutes00.0%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes00.0%
60 to 89 Minutes00.0%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Elephant Butte

The most common commute times in Elephant Butte are less than 5 minutes (93 commuters, 40.3%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (87 commuters, 47.3%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Elephant Butte
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes93 (40.3%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes16 (6.9%)87 (47.3%)
10 to 14 Minutes39 (16.9%)27 (14.7%)
15 to 19 Minutes75 (32.5%)26 (14.1%)
20 to 24 Minutes8 (3.5%)44 (23.9%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Elephant Butte

The most frequent times of departure to work in Elephant Butte are 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM (90, 39.0%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (49, 26.6%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Elephant Butte
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM42 (18.2%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM8 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM33 (14.3%)16 (8.7%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM45 (19.5%)49 (26.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM0 (0.0%)37 (20.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM13 (5.6%)16 (8.7%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)22 (12.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)44 (23.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM90 (39.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total231 (100.0%)184 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Elephant Butte

Occupancy by Ownership in Elephant Butte

Of the total 942 dwellings in Elephant Butte, owner-occupied units account for 825 (87.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 117 (12.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Elephant Butte
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units82587.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units11712.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units942100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Elephant Butte

Occupancy by Household Size in Elephant Butte
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household44547.2%
2-Person Household45648.4%
3-Person Household293.1%
4+ Person Household121.3%
Total Housing Units942100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Elephant Butte

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Elephant Butte
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household400 (89.9%)45 (10.1%)
2-Person Household401 (87.9%)55 (12.1%)
3-Person Household12 (41.4%)17 (58.6%)
4+ Person Household12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total Housing Units825 (87.6%)117 (12.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Elephant Butte

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Elephant Butte
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School47 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma244 (81.3%)56 (18.7%)
College/Associate Degree367 (85.8%)61 (14.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher167 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Elephant Butte

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Elephant Butte
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years565.9%
35 to 44 Years161.7%
45 to 54 Years171.8%
55 to 64 Years11612.3%
65 to 74 Years46449.3%
75 to 84 Years24225.7%
85 Years and Over313.3%
Total942100.0%

Housing Finances in Elephant Butte

Median Income by Occupancy in Elephant Butte

Median Income by Occupancy in Elephant Butte
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied825 (87.6%)$54,313
Renter-Occupied117 (12.4%)$28,267
Average942 (100.0%)$52,641

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Elephant Butte

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Elephant Butte
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00012 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99945 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,99921 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,99929 (3.5%)45 (38.5%)
$25,000 to $34,999215 (26.1%)44 (37.6%)
$35,000 to $49,99926 (3.2%)17 (14.5%)
$50,000 to $74,999226 (27.4%)11 (9.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99984 (10.2%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999115 (13.9%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more52 (6.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total825 (100.0%)117 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Elephant Butte

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Elephant Butte
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300231 (28.0%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499311 (37.7%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $799128 (15.5%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $99913 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000 to $1,499117 (14.2%)44 (37.6%)
$1,500 to $1,99912 (1.5%)11 (9.4%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99913 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total825 (100.0%)117 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Elephant Butte

Housing Structures in Elephant Butte

Housing Structures in Elephant Butte
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached48351.3%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other45948.7%
Total942100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Elephant Butte

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Elephant Butte
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached411 (85.1%)72 (14.9%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other414 (90.2%)45 (9.8%)
Total825 (87.6%)117 (12.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Elephant Butte

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Elephant Butte
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms437 (53.0%)56 (47.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms329 (39.9%)61 (52.1%)
8 or more Rooms59 (7.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total825 (100.0%)117 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Elephant Butte

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Elephant Butte
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas504 (61.1%)28 (23.9%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas27 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity294 (35.6%)89 (76.1%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total825 (100.0%)117 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Elephant Butte

Household Vehicle Usage in Elephant Butte
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle85 (10.3%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle232 (28.1%)100 (85.5%)
2 Vehicles302 (36.6%)17 (14.5%)
3 or more Vehicles206 (25.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total825 (100.0%)117 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Elephant Butte

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Elephant Butte

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units637188
Median Property Value$149,200$330,800
Median Household Income$52,799$12
Monthly Housing Costs$369$0
Real Estate Taxes$859$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Elephant Butte

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Elephant Butte
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00053 (8.3%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99970 (11.0%)33 (17.5%)
$100,000 to $299,999492 (77.2%)25 (13.3%)
$300,000 to $499,99922 (3.5%)130 (69.2%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total637 (100.0%)188 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Elephant Butte

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Elephant Butte
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00012 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99974 (11.6%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999215 (33.8%)21 (11.2%)
$35,000 to $49,9999 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999192 (30.1%)17 (9.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99984 (13.2%)34 (18.1%)
$100,000 to $149,99911 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more40 (6.3%)104 (55.3%)
Total637 (100.0%)188 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Elephant Butte

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Elephant Butte
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x113 (17.7%)145,272 (77,272.3%)
2.0x to 2.9x180 (28.3%)12 (6.4%)
3.0x to 3.9x79 (12.4%)112 (59.6%)
4.0x or more253 (39.7%)17 (9.0%)
Total637 (100.0%)188 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Elephant Butte

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Elephant Butte
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800279 (43.8%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499260 (40.8%)45 (23.9%)
$800 to $1,49963 (9.9%)25 (13.3%)
Total637 (100.0%)188 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Elephant Butte

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Elephant Butte

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Elephant Butte
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years41 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)45 (100.0%)
26 to 34 Years219 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years25 (53.2%)22 (46.8%)
55 to 64 Years213 (94.7%)12 (5.3%)
65 to 74 Years618 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older344 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,494 (95.0%)79 (5.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Elephant Butte

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Elephant Butte
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born41 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen0 (0.0%)45 (100.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Elephant Butte

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Elephant Butte
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000158 (73.5%)57 (26.5%)
$25,000 to $49,999438 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999436 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999146 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over316 (93.5%)22 (6.5%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Elephant Butte

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Elephant Butte
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 619 (46.3%)22 (53.7%)
6 to 18 Years0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years44 (20.1%)175 (79.9%)
35 to 44 Years16 (100.0%)16 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)25 (53.2%)
55 to 64 Years80 (35.6%)198 (88.0%)
65 to 74 Years618 (100.0%)401 (64.9%)
75 Years and over344 (100.0%)236 (68.6%)
Total1,121 (71.3%)1,091 (69.4%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Elephant Butte

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Elephant Butte
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years58 (44.6%)10 (6.3%)
65 to 74 Years102 (28.0%)114 (45.1%)
75 Years and over119 (85.0%)176 (86.3%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Elephant Butte

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Elephant Butte: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years28 (21.5%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years83 (22.7%)20 (7.9%)
75 Years and over92 (65.7%)49 (24.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Elephant Butte: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years27 (20.8%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)21 (8.3%)
75 Years and over30 (21.4%)46 (22.6%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Elephant Butte: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years27 (20.8%)10 (6.3%)
65 to 74 Years19 (5.2%)21 (8.3%)
75 Years and over14 (10.0%)60 (29.4%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Elephant Butte: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years27 (20.8%)10 (6.3%)
65 to 74 Years56 (15.3%)54 (21.3%)
75 Years and over63 (45.0%)143 (70.1%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Elephant Butte: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years42 (32.3%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years19 (5.2%)39 (15.4%)
75 Years and over35 (25.0%)37 (18.1%)

Technology Access in Elephant Butte

Computing Device Access in Elephant Butte

Computing Device Access in Elephant Butte
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop68672.8%
Smartphone55058.4%
Tablet38440.8%
No Computing Device15216.1%
Total942100.0%

Internet Access in Elephant Butte

Internet Access in Elephant Butte
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home39642.0%
Cellular Data Only747.9%
Satellite Internet283.0%
No Internet28430.1%
Total942100.0%

Elephant Butte Summary

Elephant Butte is a small town located in Sierra County, New Mexico. It is situated on the banks of Elephant Butte Lake, the largest reservoir in the state. The town was founded in 1916 and has a population of approximately 1,500 people.

Geography

Elephant Butte is located in the Chihuahuan Desert, at an elevation of 4,000 feet. The town is situated on the banks of Elephant Butte Lake, which is the largest reservoir in the state. The lake was created in 1916 when the Elephant Butte Dam was built on the Rio Grande River. The lake is a popular destination for fishing, boating, and other recreational activities. The town is surrounded by the Sierra de las Uvas Mountains, which provide a stunning backdrop.

History

Elephant Butte was founded in 1916 when the Elephant Butte Dam was built on the Rio Grande River. The dam was built to provide irrigation water for the surrounding area. The town was named after the nearby Elephant Butte Lake, which was created by the dam. The town quickly grew and became a popular destination for tourists and outdoor enthusiasts.
In the 1950s, the town began to decline as the population moved away to larger cities. However, in the late 1970s, the town began to experience a resurgence as people began to move back to the area. The town has since become a popular destination for tourists and outdoor enthusiasts.

Economy

The economy of Elephant Butte is largely based on tourism. The town is a popular destination for fishing, boating, and other recreational activities. The town also has a number of restaurants, bars, and shops that cater to tourists. The town is also home to a number of small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a gas station.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Elephant Butte was 1,521. The racial makeup of the town was 94.3% White, 0.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 2.3% from other races, and 2.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.3% of the population.
The median income for a household in Elephant Butte was $30,938, and the median income for a family was $35,625. The per capita income for the town was $17,845. About 16.2% of families and 19.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.2% of those under age 18 and 10.2% of those age 65 or over.

Conclusion

Elephant Butte is a small town located in Sierra County, New Mexico. It is situated on the banks of Elephant Butte Lake, the largest reservoir in the state. The town was founded in 1916 and has a population of approximately 1,500 people. The economy of Elephant Butte is largely based on tourism, with a number of restaurants, bars, and shops catering to tourists. The town also has a number of small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a gas station. The racial makeup of the town is 94.3% White, 0.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 2.3% from other races, and 2.3% from two or more races. The median income for a household in Elephant Butte was $30,938, and the median income for a family was $35,625. The per capita income for the town was $17,845.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Elephant Butte?
Total Population of Elephant Butte is 1,573.
What is the Total Male Population of Elephant Butte?
Total Male Population of Elephant Butte is 810.
What is the Total Female Population of Elephant Butte?
Total Female Population of Elephant Butte is 763.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Elephant Butte?
There are 106.16 Males per 100 Females in Elephant Butte.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Elephant Butte?
There are 94.20 Females per 100 Males in Elephant Butte.
What is the Median Population Age in Elephant Butte?
Median Population Age in Elephant Butte is 67.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Elephant Butte
Average Family Size in Elephant Butte is 2.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Elephant Butte
Average Household Size in Elephant Butte is 1.7 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Elephant Butte?
Per Capita income in Elephant Butte is $38,085.
What is the Median Family Income in Elephant Butte?
Median Family Income in Elephant Butte is $74,450.
What is the Median Household income in Elephant Butte?
Median Household Income in Elephant Butte is $52,641.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Elephant Butte?
Income or Wage Gap in Elephant Butte is 22.3%.
Women in Elephant Butte earn 77.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Elephant Butte?
Inequality or Gini Index in Elephant Butte is 0.41.
How Large is the Labor Force in Elephant Butte?
There are 445 People in the Labor Forcein in Elephant Butte.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Elephant Butte?
29.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Elephant Butte.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Elephant Butte?
Unemployment Rate in Elephant Butte is 2.7%.