Elida town, New Mexico Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Elida town is a small community located in New Mexico. The total population is 151. It ranks as the 385th most populous out of 492 cities and towns in New Mexico.

Age Demographics

The median age in Elida town is 57.4 years. This is 46% higher than the state median of 39.2 years. Only 4.6% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 29.1% 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 Elida town is $51,818. This is 17% lower than the state median of $62,125. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 34% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.6%. This is 30% lower than the state poverty rate of 18.1%. The unemployment rate is 0.0%. This is 100% lower than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $46,300. Housing costs are 80% lower than the state median of $232,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 0.9x, Elida town is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 92.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 33% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Elida town is White (non-Hispanic), making up 66.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 33.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (66.2% vs 36.5%).

Education

20.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 32% lower than the state rate of 30.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Elida town, New Mexico is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against New Mexico state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 492 Census-designated places in New Mexico. For official data, visit data.census.gov.