Cedar Grove, New Mexico Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 901, Cedar Grove's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Cedar Grove is a small community located in New Mexico, within Santa Fe County. The total population is 901. It ranks as the 171st most populous out of 495 Census-designated places in New Mexico.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cedar Grove is 67.4 years. This is 71% higher than the state median of 39.4 years. Only 11.2% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 25.0% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Cedar Grove is $63,261. This is 1% lower than the state median of $64,059. It is also 22% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.2%. This is 37% lower than the state poverty rate of 17.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.1%. This is 48% lower than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $185,000. Housing costs are 25% lower than the state median of $248,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Cedar Grove is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 94.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 35% higher than the state average of 70.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Cedar Grove is White (non-Hispanic), making up 66.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 30.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (66.4% vs 36.0%).

Education

26.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 15% lower than the state rate of 31.0%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample. Notably, 17.6% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Cedar Grove, New Mexico is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against New Mexico state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 495 Census-designated places in New Mexico. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.