Cochiti Lake, New Mexico Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 476, Cochiti Lake'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

Cochiti Lake is a small community located in New Mexico, within Sandoval County. The total population is 476. It ranks as the 254th most populous out of 495 Census-designated places in New Mexico.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cochiti Lake is 65.2 years. This is 65% higher than the state median of 39.4 years. Only 12.2% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 15.8% 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 Cochiti Lake is $57,375. This is 10% lower than the state median of $64,059. It is also 29% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.1%. This is 38% lower than the state poverty rate of 17.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.0%. This is 50% lower than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $255,300. Housing costs are 3% higher than the state median of $248,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.4x. 91.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 31% higher than the state average of 70.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Cochiti Lake is White (non-Hispanic), making up 55.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 16.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (55.0% vs 36.0%). The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 1.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (16.4%) is well below the state average of 48.4%.

Education

52.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 69% higher than the state rate of 31.0%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 99.0%. Notably, 28.7% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Cochiti Lake, 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.