Mountain View CDP (Cibola County), New Mexico Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Mountain View CDP (Cibola County) is a small community located in New Mexico. The total population is 98. It ranks as the 412th most populous out of 492 cities and towns in New Mexico.

Age Demographics

The median age in Mountain View CDP (Cibola County) is 78.3 years. This is 100% higher than the state median of 39.2 years. Only 0.0% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 56.1% 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 Mountain View CDP (Cibola County) is $23,333. This is 62% lower than the state median of $62,125. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 70% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.1%. This is 33% 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%. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 44% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Education

3.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 90% 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 39.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Mountain View CDP (Cibola County), 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.