Peña Blanca, New Mexico Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 568, Peña Blanca'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

Peña Blanca is a small community located in New Mexico, within Sandoval County. The total population is 568. It ranks as the 229th most populous out of 495 Census-designated places in New Mexico.

Age Demographics

The median age in Peña Blanca is 53.8 years. This is 37% higher than the state median of 39.4 years. Only 9.9% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Peña Blanca is $71,250. This is 11% higher than the state median of $64,059. It is also 12% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.4%. This is 36% lower than the state poverty rate of 17.8%. The unemployment rate is 7.9%. This is 32% higher than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $222,100. Housing costs are 10% lower than the state median of $248,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 88.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 26% higher than the state average of 70.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Peña Blanca has a predominantly Hispanic or Latino population, comprising 89.3% of all residents. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 3.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (3.5%) is well below the state average of 36.0%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (3.0% vs 1.8%). The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (89.3% vs 48.4%).

Education

11.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 62% 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 93.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Peña Blanca, 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.