Ojo Encino, New Mexico Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Ojo Encino, New Mexico Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Ojo Encino, New Mexico had a total population of 470, the 256th largest community in New Mexico, with a median household income of $28,953, which is 55% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 71.9%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Household income is 55% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (71.9%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
Only 7.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Unemployment rate of 27.3% is notably above the national average.

Ojo Encino Quick Facts

Population 470

Median Household Income $28,953

Median Home Value $92,600

Poverty Rate 71.9%

Unemployment Rate 27.3%

Median Age 22.8 years

Homeownership Rate 61.9%

Affordability Ratio 3.2x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.0%

High School Graduation Rate 84.2%

Diversity Index 11/100

Population 470 256th of 495

Median Income $28,953 bottom 10%

Poverty Rate 71.9% 478% higher than national

Median Home Value $92,600 bottom 20%

How Ojo Encino Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	451	470	+4.2%
Median household income	$28,750	$28,953	+0.7%
Median home value	$93,300	$92,600	-0.8%

How Ojo Encino Compares

Median Household Income

Ojo Encino

$28,953

$64,059

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Ojo Encino

$92,600

$248,100

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 28.8%

$25K-$50K 50.0%

$50K-$100K 17.0%

$100K+ 4.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

11.0%

$10K-$15K

9.3%

$15K-$20K

1.7%

$20K-$25K

6.8%

$25K-$30K

36.4%

$30K-$35K

0.0%

$35K-$40K

5.1%

$40K-$45K

3.4%

$45K-$50K

5.1%

$50K-$60K

2.5%

$60K-$75K

8.5%

$75K-$100K

5.9%

$100K-$125K

4.2%

$125K-$150K

0.0%

$150K-$200K

0.0%

$200K+

0.0%

Employment

27.3% Unemployment Rate State: 6.0%|National: 5.2%

32.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 61.9%

Renter 38.1%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $990/mo 41.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

34.0%

18-34

28.3%

35-54

28.1%

55-74

7.0%

75+

2.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 63 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Ojo Encino Rankings in New Mexico

#256 Population of 495

#325 Median Income of 346

#367 Education of 494

#285 Home Value of 336

Explore New Mexico Rankings

Cities by Population All cities ranked by size Richest Cities Ranked by median income Most Educated By bachelor's degree rate Most Affordable By housing affordability

Other Cities in McKinley County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Gallup	21,023	$58,303	26.8%	$165,200
Zuni Pueblo	5,864	$45,724	29.9%	$81,700
Crownpoint	2,882	$51,011	31.5%	$61,100
Navajo	2,181	$32,208	51.6%	N/A
Thoreau	1,973	$45,469	27.5%	$95,200
Church Rock	1,381	$35,083	33.7%	$39,100
Iyanbito	1,233	$52,500	32.2%	$49,300
Gamerco	1,176	$48,977	52.0%	$99,600
Black Rock	1,125	$46,000	38.9%	$101,100
Prewitt	1,027	$19,074	54.4%	N/A

Cities Similar to Ojo Encino

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
La Mesa	473	N/A	$206,300	15.5%	17.3%
Tecolotito	465	N/A	N/A	2.1%	58.9%
Williamsburg	466	$29,250	$43,600	13.3%	12.9%
Timberon	479	N/A	N/A	73.8%	0.0%
Laguna	459	N/A	N/A	24.1%	28.7%

A note before these figures: with a population of 470, Ojo Encino'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

Ojo Encino is a small community located in New Mexico, within McKinley County. The total population is 470. It ranks as the 256th most populous out of 495 Census-designated places in New Mexico.

Age Demographics

The median age in Ojo Encino is 22.8 years. This is 42% lower than the state median of 39.4 years. With 34.0% of the population under 18, Ojo Encino has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Ojo Encino is $28,953. This is 55% lower than the state median of $64,059. It is also 64% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 71.9%. This is 303% higher than the state poverty rate of 17.8%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 27.3%. This is 358% higher than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $92,600. Housing costs are 63% lower than the state median of $248,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 61.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% lower than the state average of 70.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Ojo Encino is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 0.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 36.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 48.4%.

Education

7.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 77% 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 84.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Ojo Encino, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Ojo Encino, New Mexico?

Ojo Encino, New Mexico has a population of 470 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Ojo Encino, NM?

The median household income in Ojo Encino is $28,953, which is 64% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Ojo Encino, NM?

The poverty rate in Ojo Encino is 71.9%. This means approximately 338 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Ojo Encino, New Mexico?

Ojo Encino's population is 1.9% White, 0.0% Black, 0.6% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Ojo Encino, NM?

The median home value in Ojo Encino is $92,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x.

How educated is Ojo Encino, New Mexico?

7.0% of adults (25+) in Ojo Encino hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 1.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.