Mimbres, New Mexico Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 330, Mimbres'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

Mimbres is a small community located in New Mexico, within Grant County. The total population is 330. It ranks as the 298th most populous out of 495 Census-designated places in New Mexico.

Age Demographics

The median age in Mimbres is 63.6 years. This is 61% higher than the state median of 39.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Mimbres is $66,250. This is 3% higher than the state median of $64,059. It is also 18% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 3.0%. This is 83% 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 Mimbres, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $179,400. Housing costs are 28% lower than the state median of $248,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Mimbres 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 Mimbres is Hispanic or Latino, making up 51.8% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 48.2%.

Education

86.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Mimbres in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 179% 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 97.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Mimbres, 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.