Crestview, New Mexico Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 580, Crestview'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

Crestview is a small community located in New Mexico, within McKinley County. The total population is 580. It ranks as the 222nd most populous out of 495 Census-designated places in New Mexico.

Age Demographics

The median age in Crestview is 21.0 years. This is 47% lower than the state median of 39.4 years. With 33.5% of the population under 18, Crestview has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Crestview is $126,678. This is 98% higher than the state median of $64,059. It is also 57% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 1.4%. This is 92% lower than the state poverty rate of 17.8%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Crestview, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $228,300. Housing costs are 8% lower than the state median of $248,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Crestview is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 43% higher than the state average of 70.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Crestview is Hispanic or Latino, making up 73.1% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 9.0%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (9.0%) is well below the state average of 36.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (73.1% vs 48.4%).

Education

37.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 22% 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 92.2%. Notably, 15.5% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Crestview, 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.