Elida, New Mexico Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 165, Elida'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

Elida is a small community located in New Mexico, within Roosevelt County. The total population is 165. It ranks as the 383rd most populous out of 495 Census-designated places in New Mexico.

Age Demographics

The median age in Elida is 56.8 years. This is 44% higher than the state median of 39.4 years. Only 1.8% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 23.0% 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 Elida is $67,917. This is 6% higher than the state median of $64,059. It is also 16% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.7%. This is 29% lower than the state poverty rate of 17.8%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Elida, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $49,500. Housing costs are 80% lower than the state median of $248,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 0.7x, Elida is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 93.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 34% higher than the state average of 70.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Elida is White (non-Hispanic), making up 66.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 33.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (66.7% vs 36.0%).

Education

17.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 44% lower 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 91.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Elida, 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.