Peralta town, New Mexico Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Peralta town is a small community located in New Mexico. The total population is 3,385. It ranks as the 58th most populous out of 492 cities and towns in New Mexico.

Age Demographics

The median age in Peralta town is 39.0 years. This is about average than the state median of 39.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Peralta town is $67,703. This is 9% higher than the state median of $62,125. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 14% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.1%. This is 39% lower than the state poverty rate of 18.1%. The unemployment rate is 5.1%. This is 15% lower than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $275,000. Housing costs are 18% higher than the state median of $232,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.1x. 85.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 23% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Peralta town is Hispanic or Latino, making up 46.6% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 43.3%.

Education

24.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 18% 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 89.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Peralta town, 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.