East Pecos, New Mexico Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 643, East Pecos'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

East Pecos is a small community located in New Mexico, within San Miguel County. The total population is 643. It ranks as the 208th most populous out of 495 Census-designated places in New Mexico.

Age Demographics

The median age in East Pecos is 28.7 years. This is 27% lower than the state median of 39.4 years. With 34.7% of the population under 18, East Pecos has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The poverty rate stands at 3.6%. This is 80% 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 East Pecos, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 43% higher than the state average of 70.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

East Pecos has a predominantly Hispanic or Latino population, comprising 96.4% of all residents. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 3.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (3.6%) is well below the state average of 36.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (96.4% vs 48.4%).

Education

32.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 4% higher 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.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for East Pecos, 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.