El Cerro, NM

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El Cerro Overview

3,244
TOTAL POPULATION
1,498
MALE POPULATION
1,746
FEMALE POPULATION
85.80
MALES / 100 FEMALES
116.56
FEMALES / 100 MALES
40.9
MEDIAN AGE
4.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$36,482
PER CAPITA INCOME
$108,235
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$108,200
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
60.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
39.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.44
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,346
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
52.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Race in El Cerro

The most populous races in El Cerro are Hispanic or Latino (2,518 | 77.6%), White / Caucasian (1,898 | 58.5%), and Some other Race (706 | 21.8%).
Race in El Cerro
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino2,51877.6%
Native / Alaskan621.9%
White / Caucasian1,89858.5%
Two or more Races57817.8%
Some other Race70621.8%
Total3,244100.0%

Ancestry in El Cerro

The most populous ancestries reported in El Cerro are Mexican (866 | 26.7%), Spaniard (347 | 10.7%), American (212 | 6.5%), German (153 | 4.7%), and Irish (148 | 4.6%), together accounting for 53.2% of all El Cerro residents.
Ancestry in El Cerro
Ancestry# Population% Population
American2126.5%
Belgian110.3%
British411.3%
Colombian341.1%
Danish60.2%
Dutch100.3%
English782.4%
French260.8%
German1534.7%
Irish1484.6%
Italian250.8%
Mexican86626.7%
Mexican American Indian10.0%
Norwegian30.1%
Polish321.0%
Pueblo210.6%
Russian70.2%
Scotch-Irish311.0%
Scottish90.3%
Slavic100.3%
South American341.1%
Spaniard34710.7%
Spanish1364.2%
Spanish American120.4%
Swiss60.2%
Yugoslavian80.3%
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Immigrants in El Cerro

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in El Cerro came from Europe (38 | 1.2%), Central America (33 | 1.0%), Latin America (33 | 1.0%), Mexico (33 | 1.0%), and Germany (30 | 0.9%), together accounting for 5.2% of all El Cerro residents.
Immigrants in El Cerro
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Central America331.0%
England80.3%
Europe381.2%
Germany300.9%
Latin America331.0%
Mexico331.0%
Northern Europe80.3%
Western Europe300.9%
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Sex and Age in El Cerro

Sex and Age in El Cerro

The most populous age groups in El Cerro are Under 5 Years (204 | 13.6%) for men and 80 to 84 Years (344 | 19.7%) for women.
Sex and Age in El Cerro
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years204 (13.6%)291 (16.7%)
5 to 9 Years19 (1.3%)51 (2.9%)
10 to 14 Years19 (1.3%)53 (3.0%)
15 to 19 Years83 (5.5%)48 (2.8%)
20 to 24 Years153 (10.2%)240 (13.8%)
25 to 29 Years63 (4.2%)132 (7.6%)
30 to 34 Years118 (7.9%)19 (1.1%)
35 to 39 Years60 (4.0%)60 (3.4%)
40 to 44 Years34 (2.3%)38 (2.2%)
45 to 49 Years55 (3.7%)87 (5.0%)
50 to 54 Years69 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years155 (10.3%)30 (1.7%)
60 to 64 Years179 (11.9%)137 (7.9%)
65 to 69 Years77 (5.1%)130 (7.4%)
70 to 74 Years80 (5.3%)45 (2.6%)
75 to 79 Years79 (5.3%)23 (1.3%)
80 to 84 Years41 (2.7%)344 (19.7%)
85 Years and over10 (0.7%)18 (1.0%)
Total1,498 (100.0%)1,746 (100.0%)

Families and Households in El Cerro

Median Family Size in El Cerro

The median family size in El Cerro is 4.08 persons per family, with married-couple families (514 | 73.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.47 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (73 | 10.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.34 persons per family.
Median Family Size in El Cerro
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple514 (73.0%)4.47
Single Male/Father117 (16.6%)3.44
Single Female/Mother73 (10.4%)2.34
Total Families704 (100.0%)4.08

Median Household Size in El Cerro

The median household size in El Cerro is 3.63 persons per household, with married-couple households (514 | 57.5%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.47 persons per household. non-family households (190 | 21.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.08 persons per household.
Median Household Size in El Cerro
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple514 (57.5%)4.47
Single Male/Father117 (13.1%)4.09
Single Female/Mother73 (8.2%)3.58
Non-family190 (21.2%)1.08
Total Households894 (100.0%)3.63

Household Size by Marriage Status in El Cerro

Out of a total of 894 households in El Cerro, 704 (78.7%) are family households, while 190 (21.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 342, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 180.
Household Size by Marriage Status in El Cerro
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-180 (20.1%)
2-Person Households342 (38.3%)10 (1.1%)
3-Person Households85 (9.5%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households103 (11.5%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households42 (4.7%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households46 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households86 (9.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total704 (78.7%)190 (21.2%)

Female Fertility in El Cerro

Fertility by Age in El Cerro

Average fertility rate in El Cerro is 197.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 249.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 62.6% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in El Cerro
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years77 (62.6%)197.0
35 to 50 years46 (37.4%)249.0
Total123 (100.0%)197.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in El Cerro

37.4% of women with births (123) in El Cerro are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in El Cerro
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)77 (100.0%)
35 to 50 years46 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total46 (37.4%)77 (62.6%)

Fertility by Education in El Cerro

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in El Cerro
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 Degree77 (62.6%)461.0
Bachelor's Degree46 (37.4%)807.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total123 (100.0%)197.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in El Cerro

62.6% of women with births in El Cerro are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in El Cerro
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%)77 (100.0%)
Bachelor's Degree46 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total46 (37.4%)77 (62.6%)

Income in El Cerro

Income Overview in El Cerro

Per Capita Income in El Cerro is $36,482, while median incomes of families and households are $108,235 and $108,200 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income3,244$36,482
Median Family Income704$108,235
Mean Family Income704$124,145
Median Household Income894$108,200
Mean Household Income894$117,839
Income Deficit704$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)3,24460.31%
Wage / Income Gap ($)3,24439.69¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index3,2440.44

Earnings by Sex in El Cerro

Average Earnings in El Cerro are $48,676, $64,911 for men and $25,762 for women, a difference of 60.3%.
Earnings by Sex in El Cerro
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male843 (57.2%)$64,911
Female631 (42.8%)$25,762
Total1,474 (100.0%)$48,676

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in El Cerro

The most common earnings brackets in El Cerro are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (215 | 25.5%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (142 | 22.5%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in El Cerro
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)18 (2.9%)
$2,500 to $4,9996 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)3 (0.5%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)120 (19.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)13 (2.1%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,49926 (3.1%)22 (3.5%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)120 (19.0%)
$25,000 to $29,999187 (22.2%)142 (22.5%)
$30,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)29 (4.6%)
$35,000 to $39,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$40,000 to $44,99911 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,99985 (10.1%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)5 (0.8%)
$55,000 to $64,999108 (12.8%)77 (12.2%)
$65,000 to $74,99913 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999215 (25.5%)43 (6.8%)
$100,000+192 (22.8%)39 (6.2%)
Total843 (100.0%)631 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in El Cerro

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in El Cerro
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$99,454$29,471
College or Associate's Degree$80,694$26,191
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree$91,964$0
Total$82,063$0

Family Income in El Cerro

Family Income Brackets in El Cerro

According to the El Cerro family income data, there are 198 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 28.1% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in El Cerro
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,999152.1%
$15,000 to $24,999578.1%
$25,000 to $34,99911416.2%
$35,000 to $49,999162.3%
$50,000 to $74,9998311.8%
$75,000 to $99,999456.4%
$100,000 to $149,99919828.1%
$150,000 to $199,999476.7%
$200,000+12918.3%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in El Cerro

2-person families (412 | 58.5%) account for the highest median family income in El Cerro with $81,591 per family, while 2-person families (412 | 58.5%) have the highest median income of $40,796 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in El Cerro
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families412 (58.5%)$81,591
3-Person Families18 (2.6%)$0
4-Person Families142 (20.2%)$0
5-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
6-Person Families46 (6.5%)$0
7+ Person Families86 (12.2%)$0
Total704 (100.0%)$108,235

Family Income by Number of Earners in El Cerro

Family Income by Number of Earners in El Cerro
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners166 (23.6%)$0
1 Earner303 (43.0%)$80,568
2 Earners149 (21.2%)$160,163
3+ Earners86 (12.2%)$0
Total704 (100.0%)$108,235

Household Income in El Cerro

Household Income Brackets in El Cerro

With 334 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in El Cerro, accounting for 37.4% of all households. In contrast, only 34 households (3.8%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in El Cerro
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000343.8%
$10,000 to $14,999424.7%
$15,000 to $24,999808.9%
$25,000 to $34,999687.6%
$35,000 to $49,999434.8%
$50,000 to $74,999515.7%
$75,000 to $99,999434.8%
$100,000 to $149,99933437.4%
$150,000 to $199,999707.8%
$200,000+12914.4%

Household Income by Householder Age in El Cerro

The median household income in El Cerro is $108,200, with the highest median household income of $126,375 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 433 households (48.4%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in El Cerro
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years202 (22.6%)$107,364
45 to 64 Years433 (48.4%)$126,375
65+ Years259 (29.0%)$41,406
Total894 (100.0%)$108,200

Poverty in El Cerro

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in El Cerro

With 6.3% poverty level for males and 10.8% for females among the residents of El Cerro, 65 to 74 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 79 males (50.3%) and 48 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in El Cerro
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)53 (51.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)48 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years15 (4.5%)13 (7.8%)
65 to 74 Years79 (50.3%)53 (30.3%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)21 (5.4%)
Total94 (6.3%)188 (10.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in El Cerro

According to the poverty statistics in El Cerro, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 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 El Cerro
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years204 (100.0%)291 (100.0%)
5 Years5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years33 (100.0%)51 (49.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years83 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years153 (100.0%)240 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years181 (100.0%)151 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years94 (100.0%)98 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years124 (100.0%)87 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years319 (95.5%)154 (92.2%)
65 to 74 Years78 (49.7%)122 (69.7%)
75 Years and over130 (100.0%)364 (94.6%)
Total1,404 (93.7%)1,558 (89.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in El Cerro

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in El Cerro show that 10.5% or 54 of the total 514 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 82.0%, comprising of 41 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in El Cerro
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children319 (96.1%)13 (3.9%)
1 or 2 Children9 (18.0%)41 (82.0%)
3 or 4 Children132 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total460 (89.5%)54 (10.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in El Cerro

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in El Cerro
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children15 (25.9%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total15 (12.8%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in El Cerro

The poverty data for El Cerro shows that 54 of the married-couple family households (10.5%) and 15 of the single-parent households (7.9%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 41 households (82.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 15 household (23.8%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in El Cerro
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children13 (3.9%)15 (23.8%)
1 or 2 Children41 (82.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total54 (10.5%)15 (7.9%)

Employment Characteristics in El Cerro

Employment by Class of Employer in El Cerro

Among the 1,259 employed individuals in El Cerro, private company employees (571 | 45.4%), state government employees (354 | 28.1%), and self-employed (incorporated) (105 | 8.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in El Cerro
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees57145.4%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1058.3%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)413.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations423.3%
Local Government Employees635.0%
State Government Employees35428.1%
Federal Government Employees836.6%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total1,259100.0%

Employment Status by Age in El Cerro

According to the labor force statistics for El Cerro, out of the total population over 16 years of age (2,559), 52.6% or 1,346 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.0% or 40 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 100.0% or 137 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 55 to 59 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 15.4% or 26 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in El Cerro
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years273 (69.5%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years118 (60.5%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years137 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years170 (88.5%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years199 (94.3%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years169 (91.4%)26 (15.4%)
60 to 64 Years229 (72.5%)14 (6.1%)
65 to 74 Years50 (15.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,346 (52.6%)40 (3.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in El Cerro

According to labor force statistics for El Cerro, 82.7% of individuals (1,022) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,236) are in the labor force, with 3.9% or 40 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of high school diploma, with 91.8% or 402 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 15.6% or 14 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in El Cerro
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School90 (90.0%)16 (15.6%)
High School Diploma402 (91.8%)16 (3.7%)
College / Associate Degree338 (71.5%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher192 (85.3%)13 (5.7%)
Total1,022 (82.7%)48 (3.9%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in El Cerro

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in El Cerro are Community & Social Service (253 | 19.4%), Management (210 | 16.1%), Education, Arts & Media (184 | 14.1%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (73 | 5.6%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (70 | 5.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in El Cerro

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in El Cerro, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Legal Services & Support (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (100.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (90.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in El Cerro
OccupationMaleFemale
Management178 (84.8%)32 (15.2%)
Business & Financial42 (76.4%)13 (23.6%)
Computers, Engineering & Science70 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering70 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 167 (66.0%)86 (34.0%)
Education, Arts & Media153 (83.2%)31 (16.9%)
Legal Services & Support14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)37 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating7 (9.6%)66 (90.4%)
Health Technologists7 (12.5%)49 (87.5%)
Total (Category)464 (70.2%)197 (29.8%)
Total (Overall)829 (63.5%)476 (36.5%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in El Cerro are Food Preparation & Serving (120 | 9.2%), Security & Protection (90 | 6.9%), Cleaning & Maintenance (84 | 6.4%), Law Enforcement (80 | 6.1%), and Healthcare Support (34 | 2.6%).
Services Occupations in El Cerro

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in El Cerro, the most male-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Security & Protection (100.0%), and Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (92.9%).
Services Occupations by Sex in El Cerro
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Security & Protection90 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement80 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)120 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance6 (7.1%)78 (92.9%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)130 (39.6%)198 (60.4%)
Total (Overall)829 (63.5%)476 (36.5%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in El Cerro are Office & Administration (66 | 5.1%), and Sales & Related (14 | 1.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations in El Cerro

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in El Cerro
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related4 (28.6%)10 (71.4%)
Office & Administration6 (9.1%)60 (90.9%)
Total (Category)10 (12.5%)70 (87.5%)
Total (Overall)829 (63.5%)476 (36.5%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in El Cerro are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (62 | 4.8%), and Construction & Extraction (28 | 2.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in El Cerro

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in El Cerro
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair62 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)90 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)829 (63.5%)476 (36.5%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in El Cerro are Production (126 | 9.7%), and Transportation (20 | 1.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in El Cerro

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in El Cerro
OccupationMaleFemale
Production126 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation9 (45.0%)11 (55.0%)
Material Moving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)135 (92.5%)11 (7.5%)
Total (Overall)829 (63.5%)476 (36.5%)

Employment Industries by Sex in El Cerro

Employment Industries in El Cerro

The major employment industries in El Cerro include Public Administration (362 | 27.7%), Construction (145 | 11.1%), Accommodation & Food Services (135 | 10.3%), Administrative & Support (120 | 9.2%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (115 | 8.8%).
Employment Industries in El Cerro

Employment Industries by Sex in El Cerro

The El Cerro industries that see more men than women are Manufacturing (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (100.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Retail Trade (100.0%), Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%), and Accommodation & Food Services (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in El Cerro
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction140 (96.6%)5 (3.5%)
Manufacturing86 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade37 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing59 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance22 (38.6%)35 (61.4%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific64 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support42 (35.0%)78 (65.0%)
Educational Services6 (14.3%)36 (85.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance34 (29.6%)81 (70.4%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)32 (100.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)135 (100.0%)
Public Administration298 (82.3%)64 (17.7%)
Total829 (63.5%)476 (36.5%)

Education in El Cerro

School Enrollment in El Cerro

The most common levels of schooling among the 410 students in El Cerro are elementary school (137 | 33.4%), high school (131 | 32.0%), and nursery / preschool (105 | 25.6%).
School Enrollment in El Cerro
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool10525.6%
Kindergarten51.2%
Elementary School13733.4%
Middle School00.0%
High School13132.0%
College / Undergraduate297.1%
Graduate / Professional30.7%
Total410100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in El Cerro

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in El Cerro
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds105 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old70 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds72 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds131 (100.0%)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 Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total410 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in El Cerro

Science & technology (120 | 28.2%), education (77 | 18.1%), physical & health sciences (35 | 8.2%), engineering (32 | 7.5%), and social sciences (28 | 6.6%) are the most common fields of study among 426 individuals in El Cerro who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in El Cerro
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics112.6%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural266.1%
Physical & Health Sciences358.2%
Psychology133.0%
Social Sciences286.6%
Engineering327.5%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology12028.2%
Business225.2%
Education7718.1%
Literature & Languages245.6%
Liberal Arts & History194.5%
Visual & Performing Arts81.9%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities112.6%
Total426100.0%

Transportation & Commute in El Cerro

Vehicle Availability by Sex in El Cerro

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in El Cerro are males with 5 or more vehicles (307, accounting for 37.0%) and females with 5 or more vehicles (246, making up 71.4%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in El Cerro
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle34 (4.1%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle1 (0.1%)19 (4.4%)
2 Vehicles224 (27.0%)92 (21.4%)
3 Vehicles55 (6.6%)57 (13.3%)
4 Vehicles208 (25.1%)16 (3.7%)
5 or more Vehicles307 (37.0%)246 (57.2%)
Total829 (100.0%)430 (100.0%)

Commute Time in El Cerro

The most frequently occuring commute durations in El Cerro are 15 to 19 minutes (323 commuters, 26.3%), 20 to 24 minutes (248 commuters, 20.2%), and 10 to 14 minutes (201 commuters, 16.3%).
Commute Time in El Cerro
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes00.0%
5 to 9 Minutes110.9%
10 to 14 Minutes20116.3%
15 to 19 Minutes32326.3%
20 to 24 Minutes24820.2%
25 to 29 Minutes635.1%
30 to 34 Minutes1219.8%
35 to 39 Minutes867.0%
40 to 44 Minutes695.6%
45 to 59 Minutes867.0%
60 to 89 Minutes131.1%
90 or more Minutes90.7%

Commute Time by Sex in El Cerro

The most common commute times in El Cerro are 15 to 19 minutes (308 commuters, 37.2%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (180 commuters, 44.8%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in El Cerro
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes0 (0.0%)11 (2.7%)
10 to 14 Minutes21 (2.5%)180 (44.8%)
15 to 19 Minutes308 (37.2%)15 (3.7%)
20 to 24 Minutes128 (15.5%)120 (29.8%)
25 to 29 Minutes50 (6.0%)13 (3.2%)
30 to 34 Minutes104 (12.6%)17 (4.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes86 (10.4%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes43 (5.2%)26 (6.5%)
45 to 59 Minutes79 (9.5%)7 (1.7%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)13 (3.2%)
90 or more Minutes9 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in El Cerro

The most frequent times of departure to work in El Cerro are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (186, 22.5%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (175, 43.5%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in El Cerro
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM42 (5.1%)8 (2.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM37 (4.5%)11 (2.7%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM10 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM186 (22.5%)9 (2.2%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM50 (6.0%)0 (0.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM144 (17.4%)24 (6.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM68 (8.2%)175 (43.5%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM153 (18.5%)36 (9.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)6 (1.5%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM88 (10.6%)133 (33.1%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM50 (6.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total828 (100.0%)402 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in El Cerro

Occupancy by Ownership in El Cerro

Of the total 894 dwellings in El Cerro, owner-occupied units account for 743 (83.1%), while renter-occupied units make up 151 (16.9%).
Occupancy by Ownership in El Cerro
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units74383.1%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units15116.9%
Total Occupied Housing Units894100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in El Cerro

Occupancy by Household Size in El Cerro
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household18020.1%
2-Person Household35239.4%
3-Person Household859.5%
4+ Person Household27731.0%
Total Housing Units894100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in El Cerro

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in El Cerro
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household135 (75.0%)45 (25.0%)
2-Person Household342 (97.2%)10 (2.8%)
3-Person Household30 (35.3%)55 (64.7%)
4+ Person Household236 (85.2%)41 (14.8%)
Total Housing Units743 (83.1%)151 (16.9%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in El Cerro

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in El Cerro
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School19 (65.5%)10 (34.5%)
High School Diploma346 (96.7%)12 (3.4%)
College/Associate Degree215 (66.6%)108 (33.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher163 (88.6%)21 (11.4%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in El Cerro

Occupancy by Age of Householder in El Cerro
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years11613.0%
35 to 44 Years869.6%
45 to 54 Years12313.8%
55 to 64 Years31034.7%
65 to 74 Years18120.3%
75 to 84 Years788.7%
85 Years and Over00.0%
Total894100.0%

Housing Finances in El Cerro

Median Income by Occupancy in El Cerro

Median Income by Occupancy in El Cerro
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied743 (83.1%)$111,446
Renter-Occupied151 (16.9%)$0
Average894 (100.0%)$108,200

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in El Cerro

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in El Cerro
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00013 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,99921 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99930 (4.0%)12 (8.0%)
$15,000 to $19,99913 (1.8%)41 (27.2%)
$20,000 to $24,99914 (1.9%)12 (8.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99968 (9.1%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99922 (3.0%)21 (13.9%)
$50,000 to $74,99951 (6.9%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99943 (5.8%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999269 (36.2%)65 (43.0%)
$150,000 or more199 (26.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total743 (100.0%)151 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in El Cerro

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in El Cerro
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30069 (9.3%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49996 (12.9%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $79970 (9.4%)43 (28.5%)
$800 to $99990 (12.1%)12 (8.0%)
$1,000 to $1,499253 (34.1%)55 (36.4%)
$1,500 to $1,99959 (7.9%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49975 (10.1%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99931 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total743 (100.0%)151 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in El Cerro

Housing Structures in El Cerro

Housing Structures in El Cerro
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached64872.5%
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 / Other24627.5%
Total894100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in El Cerro

Housing Structures by Occupancy in El Cerro
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached574 (88.6%)74 (11.4%)
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 / Other169 (68.7%)77 (31.3%)
Total743 (83.1%)151 (16.9%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in El Cerro

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in El Cerro
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)12 (8.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms39 (5.2%)0 (0.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms166 (22.3%)86 (57.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms286 (38.5%)53 (35.1%)
8 or more Rooms252 (33.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total743 (100.0%)151 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in El Cerro

Housing Structure by Heating Type in El Cerro
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas555 (74.7%)139 (92.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas23 (3.1%)12 (8.0%)
Electricity76 (10.2%)0 (0.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels68 (9.1%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used21 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total743 (100.0%)151 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in El Cerro

Household Vehicle Usage in El Cerro
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle68 (9.1%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle77 (10.4%)24 (15.9%)
2 Vehicles224 (30.1%)86 (57.0%)
3 or more Vehicles374 (50.3%)41 (27.2%)
Total743 (100.0%)151 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in El Cerro

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in El Cerro

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units241502
Median Property Value$237,500$230,900
Median Household Income$67,639$149
Monthly Housing Costs$391$0
Real Estate Taxes$1,727$21

Property Value by Mortgage Status in El Cerro

Property Value by Mortgage Status in El Cerro
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00031 (12.9%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,9995 (2.1%)33 (6.6%)
$100,000 to $299,999134 (55.6%)257 (51.2%)
$300,000 to $499,99950 (20.7%)123 (24.5%)
$500,000 to $749,99921 (8.7%)55 (11.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)34 (6.8%)
Total241 (100.0%)502 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in El Cerro

Household Income by Mortgage Status in El Cerro
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00021 (8.7%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99928 (11.6%)13 (2.6%)
$25,000 to $34,99915 (6.2%)29 (5.8%)
$35,000 to $49,99914 (5.8%)53 (10.6%)
$50,000 to $74,99951 (21.2%)8 (1.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99932 (13.3%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99930 (12.4%)11 (2.2%)
$150,000 or more50 (20.7%)239 (47.6%)
Total241 (100.0%)502 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in El Cerro

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in El Cerro
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x43 (17.8%)120,978 (24,099.2%)
2.0x to 2.9x48 (19.9%)243 (48.4%)
3.0x to 3.9x78 (32.4%)53 (10.6%)
4.0x or more72 (29.9%)48 (9.6%)
Total241 (100.0%)502 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in El Cerro

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in El Cerro
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80037 (15.3%)13 (2.6%)
$800 to $1,49932 (13.3%)84 (16.7%)
$800 to $1,499157 (65.1%)177 (35.3%)
Total241 (100.0%)502 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in El Cerro

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in El Cerro

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in El Cerro
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years500 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years268 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years448 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years277 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years172 (89.6%)20 (10.4%)
45 to 54 Years211 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years472 (94.2%)29 (5.8%)
65 to 74 Years332 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older515 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,195 (98.5%)49 (1.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in El Cerro

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in El Cerro
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born500 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen268 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen448 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in El Cerro

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in El Cerro
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000294 (91.0%)29 (9.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999189 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999117 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99997 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over2,498 (99.2%)20 (0.8%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in El Cerro

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in El Cerro
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6353 (70.6%)147 (29.4%)
6 to 18 Years203 (75.7%)65 (24.2%)
19 to 25 Years295 (65.8%)153 (34.2%)
25 to 34 Years96 (34.7%)181 (65.3%)
35 to 44 Years42 (21.9%)150 (78.1%)
45 to 54 Years90 (42.6%)121 (57.4%)
55 to 64 Years107 (21.4%)375 (74.9%)
65 to 74 Years320 (96.4%)207 (62.4%)
75 Years and over515 (100.0%)59 (11.5%)
Total2,021 (62.3%)1,458 (44.9%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in El Cerro

Disability Status by Sex by Age in El Cerro
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 Years167 (30.2%)11 (3.1%)
65 to 74 Years49 (31.2%)39 (22.3%)
75 Years and over24 (18.5%)385 (100.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in El Cerro

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in El Cerro: <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 Years26 (4.7%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years16 (10.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over14 (10.8%)333 (86.5%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in El Cerro: <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 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years13 (8.3%)11 (6.3%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)7 (1.8%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in El Cerro: <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 Years43 (7.8%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years13 (8.3%)29 (16.6%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)354 (91.9%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in El Cerro: <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 Years98 (17.7%)11 (3.1%)
65 to 74 Years21 (13.4%)28 (16.0%)
75 Years and over6 (4.6%)62 (16.1%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in El Cerro: <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 Years98 (17.7%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years38 (24.2%)6 (3.4%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)39 (10.1%)

Technology Access in El Cerro

Computing Device Access in El Cerro

Computing Device Access in El Cerro
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop66774.6%
Smartphone65773.5%
Tablet48354.0%
No Computing Device869.6%
Total894100.0%

Internet Access in El Cerro

Internet Access in El Cerro
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home48053.7%
Cellular Data Only14516.2%
Satellite Internet262.9%
No Internet25628.6%
Total894100.0%

El Cerro Summary

Cerro, New Mexico is a small unincorporated community located in the northern part of the state, in Taos County. It is situated at the base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, and is surrounded by the Carson National Forest. The town is home to a population of approximately 1,000 people, and is known for its rich cultural heritage and stunning natural beauty.

History

The area that is now Cerro, New Mexico has been inhabited for thousands of years. The first known inhabitants were the Taos Indians, who lived in the area for centuries before the arrival of the Spanish in the 16th century. The Spanish established a mission in the area in 1617, and the town of Cerro was founded in 1750. The town was originally called San Antonio de Padua, but was later renamed Cerro, which means “hill” in Spanish.
The town was a center of trade and commerce for the region, and was home to a number of businesses, including a blacksmith, a general store, and a saloon. The town was also home to a number of ranches, and was a popular destination for travelers and traders.
In the late 19th century, the town began to decline as the railroad bypassed it and the population began to move away. The town was nearly abandoned by the early 20th century, but was revived in the 1950s when the nearby ski resort of Taos Ski Valley was established.

Geography

Cerro, New Mexico is located in the northern part of the state, in Taos County. It is situated at the base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, and is surrounded by the Carson National Forest. The town is located at an elevation of 7,000 feet, and has a total area of 0.6 square miles.
The climate in Cerro is semi-arid, with hot summers and cold winters. The average annual temperature is around 50 degrees Fahrenheit, and the average annual precipitation is around 12 inches.

Economy

The economy of Cerro, New Mexico is largely based on tourism. The town is home to a number of ski resorts, including Taos Ski Valley, which is one of the most popular ski resorts in the state. The town is also home to a number of restaurants, shops, and other businesses that cater to tourists.
In addition to tourism, the town is also home to a number of small businesses, including a general store, a gas station, and a post office. The town is also home to a number of ranches, and is a popular destination for hunters and fishermen.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Cerro, New Mexico was 1,000. The racial makeup of the town was 94.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.7% from other races, and 2.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.7% of the population.
The median household income in Cerro was $31,250, and the median family income was $37,500. The per capita income was $17,500. About 11.7% of families and 14.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.3% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of El Cerro?
Total Population of El Cerro is 3,244.
What is the Total Male Population of El Cerro?
Total Male Population of El Cerro is 1,498.
What is the Total Female Population of El Cerro?
Total Female Population of El Cerro is 1,746.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in El Cerro?
There are 85.80 Males per 100 Females in El Cerro.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in El Cerro?
There are 116.56 Females per 100 Males in El Cerro.
What is the Median Population Age in El Cerro?
Median Population Age in El Cerro is 40.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in El Cerro
Average Family Size in El Cerro is 4.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in El Cerro
Average Household Size in El Cerro is 3.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in El Cerro?
Per Capita income in El Cerro is $36,482.
What is the Median Family Income in El Cerro?
Median Family Income in El Cerro is $108,235.
What is the Median Household income in El Cerro?
Median Household Income in El Cerro is $108,200.
What is Income or Wage Gap in El Cerro?
Income or Wage Gap in El Cerro is 60.3%.
Women in El Cerro earn 39.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in El Cerro?
Inequality or Gini Index in El Cerro is 0.44.
How Large is the Labor Force in El Cerro?
There are 1,346 People in the Labor Forcein in El Cerro.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in El Cerro?
52.6% of People are in the Labor Force in El Cerro.
What is the Unemployment Rate in El Cerro?
Unemployment Rate in El Cerro is 3.0%.