Picacho Hills, New Mexico Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Picacho Hills, New Mexico Demographics
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Oldest CityAmong the oldest communities in New Mexico with a median age of 67.3 years

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Picacho Hills, New Mexico had a total population of 2,002, the 95th largest community in New Mexico, with a median household income of $120,850, which is 89% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 5.5%.

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

Key Takeaways

Household income is 89% above the state average — one of the wealthiest communities in New Mexico.
67.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in New Mexico.
Near full employment with an unemployment rate of just 1.7%.

Picacho Hills Quick Facts

Population 2,002

Median Household Income $120,850

Median Home Value $456,400

Poverty Rate 5.5%

Unemployment Rate 1.7%

Median Age 67.3 years

Homeownership Rate 100.0%

Affordability Ratio 3.8x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 67.3%

High School Graduation Rate 99.1%

Diversity Index 42/100

Population 2,002 95th of 495

Median Income $120,850 top 10%

Poverty Rate 5.5% 55% lower than national

Median Home Value $456,400 top 10%

How Picacho Hills 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	1,995	2,002	+0.4%
Median household income	$124,250	$120,850	-2.7%
Median home value	$438,600	$456,400	+4.1%

How Picacho Hills Compares

Median Household Income

Picacho Hills

$120,850

$64,059

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Picacho Hills

$456,400

$248,100

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 2.6%

$25K-$50K 17.5%

$50K-$100K 25.4%

$100K+ 54.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

0.0%

$10K-$15K

0.0%

$15K-$20K

1.4%

$20K-$25K

1.2%

$25K-$30K

1.4%

$30K-$35K

3.1%

$35K-$40K

2.3%

$40K-$45K

1.6%

$45K-$50K

9.1%

$50K-$60K

14.8%

$60K-$75K

0.0%

$75K-$100K

10.5%

$100K-$125K

6.5%

$125K-$150K

10.5%

$150K-$200K

18.2%

$200K+

19.3%

Employment

1.7% Unemployment Rate State: 6.0%|National: 5.2%

32.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 100.0%

Renter 0.0%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.8x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

11.0%

18-34

11.1%

35-54

10.3%

55-74

38.4%

75+

29.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 63 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Picacho Hills Rankings in New Mexico

#95 Population of 495

#29 Median Income of 346

#37 Education of 494

#35 Home Value of 336

Explore New Mexico Rankings

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Other Cities in Doña Ana County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Las Cruces	114,197	$55,422	22.6%	$231,700
Chaparral	18,186	$46,017	27.4%	$109,300
Sunland Park	17,463	$62,814	22.4%	$215,200
Anthony	8,767	$38,132	32.9%	$116,000
Santa Teresa	6,041	$63,161	23.9%	$215,100
Vado	2,895	$37,411	25.7%	$104,400
University Park	2,782	$30,156	30.2%	N/A
San Ysidro	2,118	$89,473	8.6%	$335,300
Radium Springs	1,908	$43,836	15.4%	$136,100
Mesilla	1,717	$74,750	4.5%	$301,400

Cities Similar to Picacho Hills

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

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Jal	2,364	N/A	$97,600	19.0%	32.0%
Tres Arroyos	1,926	$87,841	$678,500	60.7%	2.2%
San Ysidro	2,118	$89,473	$335,300	23.2%	8.6%
Ranchos de Taos	2,536	N/A	$349,700	45.8%	10.2%
Cuartelez	1,512	$114,151	$304,700	17.7%	5.6%

Population Overview

Picacho Hills is a small community located in New Mexico, within Doña Ana County. The total population is 2,002. It ranks as the 95th most populous out of 495 Census-designated places in New Mexico.

Age Demographics

The median age in Picacho Hills is 67.3 years. This is 71% higher than the state median of 39.4 years. Only 11.0% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 29.1% 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 Picacho Hills is $120,850. This is 89% higher than the state median of $64,059. It is also 50% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 5.5%. This is 69% lower than the state poverty rate of 17.8%. The unemployment rate is 1.7%. This is 71% lower than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $456,400. Housing costs are 84% higher than the state median of $248,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 43% higher than the state average of 70.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Picacho Hills is White (non-Hispanic), making up 74.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 16.2%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (74.0% vs 36.0%). The Hispanic or Latino population (16.2%) is well below the state average of 48.4%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (6.6% vs 1.6%).

Education

67.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Picacho Hills in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 117% higher 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 99.1%. Notably, 33.0% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Picacho Hills, 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 Picacho Hills, New Mexico?

Picacho Hills, New Mexico has a population of 2,002 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Picacho Hills, NM?

The median household income in Picacho Hills is $120,850, which is 50% higher than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Picacho Hills, NM?

The poverty rate in Picacho Hills is 5.5%. This means approximately 108 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Picacho Hills, New Mexico?

Picacho Hills's population is 74.0% White, 0.0% Black, 16.2% Hispanic/Latino, and 6.6% Asian.

What is the median home value in Picacho Hills, NM?

The median home value in Picacho Hills is $456,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x.

How educated is Picacho Hills, New Mexico?

67.3% of adults (25+) in Picacho Hills hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 33.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.