Los Cerrillos, New Mexico Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 241, Los Cerrillos'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

Los Cerrillos is a small community located in New Mexico, within Santa Fe County. The total population is 241. It ranks as the 343rd most populous out of 495 Census-designated places in New Mexico.

Age Demographics

The median age in Los Cerrillos is 71.7 years. This is 82% higher than the state median of 39.4 years. 18.3% 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 Los Cerrillos is $95,417. This is 49% higher than the state median of $64,059. It is also 18% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 3.3%. This is 81% 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 Los Cerrillos, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $610,900. Housing costs are 146% higher than the state median of $248,100. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.4x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 59.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% lower than the state average of 70.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Los Cerrillos is White (non-Hispanic), making up 75.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 24.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (75.9% vs 36.0%). The Hispanic or Latino population (24.1%) is well below the state average of 48.4%.

Education

58.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Los Cerrillos in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 90% 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. Notably, 17.8% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Los Cerrillos, 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.