Peña Blanca CDP, New Mexico Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Peña Blanca CDP is a small community located in New Mexico. The total population is 701. It ranks as the 205th most populous out of 492 cities and towns in New Mexico.

Age Demographics

The median age in Peña Blanca CDP is 43.1 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 39.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Peña Blanca CDP is $73,750. This is 19% higher than the state median of $62,125. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 6% lower. The poverty rate stands at 8.1%. This is 55% lower than the state poverty rate of 18.1%. The unemployment rate is 5.7%. This is 5% lower than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $166,500. Housing costs are 28% lower than the state median of $232,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Peña Blanca CDP is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 94.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 36% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Peña Blanca CDP is Hispanic or Latino, making up 80.3% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 13.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (13.7%) is well below the state average of 36.5%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 1.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (80.3% vs 48.1%).

Education

9.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 70% 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 93.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Peña Blanca CDP, 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.