Pinehill, New Mexico Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Pinehill, New Mexico Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Pinehill, New Mexico had a total population of 664, the 207th largest community in New Mexico, with a median household income of $45,417, which is 29% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 35.2%.

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

Key Takeaways

More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (35.2%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
Unemployment rate of 24.4% is notably above the national average.

Pinehill Quick Facts

Population 664

Median Household Income $45,417

Median Home Value N/A

Poverty Rate 35.2%

Unemployment Rate 24.4%

Median Age 33.4 years

Homeownership Rate 16.7%

Affordability Ratio N/A

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.8%

High School Graduation Rate 81.4%

Diversity Index 17/100

Population 664 207th of 495

Median Income $45,417 bottom 30%

Poverty Rate 35.2% 183% higher than national

Median Home Value N/A

How Pinehill 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	466	664	+42.5%
Median household income	$32,167	$45,417	+41.2%

How Pinehill Compares

Median Household Income

Pinehill

$45,417

$64,059

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

$248,100

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 24.6%

$25K-$50K 29.8%

$50K-$100K 32.9%

$100K+ 12.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

7.5%

$10K-$15K

9.2%

$15K-$20K

3.5%

$20K-$25K

4.4%

$25K-$30K

11.4%

$30K-$35K

9.7%

$35K-$40K

0.0%

$40K-$45K

3.5%

$45K-$50K

5.3%

$50K-$60K

11.8%

$60K-$75K

4.8%

$75K-$100K

16.2%

$100K-$125K

0.0%

$125K-$150K

4.8%

$150K-$200K

0.0%

$200K+

7.9%

Employment

24.4% Unemployment Rate State: 6.0%|National: 5.2%

63.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 16.7%

Renter 83.3%

Median gross rent $529/mo 14.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

27.7%

18-34

28.6%

35-54

22.6%

55-74

17.9%

75+

3.2%

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+)

Pinehill Rankings in New Mexico

#207 Population of 495

#248 Median Income of 346

#125 Education of 494

N/A Home Value of 336

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Other Cities in Cibola County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Grants	8,951	$47,183	34.1%	$136,500
Milan	2,327	$36,133	32.2%	$75,500
Paraje	1,333	$33,239	61.7%	N/A
Skyline-Ganipa	1,226	$56,992	14.5%	$83,900
San Rafael	1,039	$83,423	13.4%	$120,400
Las Tusas	999	$58,627	62.2%	$161,200
McCartys Village	723	$45,438	29.2%	N/A
San Mateo	602	$77,745	0.0%	N/A
Acomita Lake	590	$85,346	22.9%	N/A
Seama	538	N/A	71.5%	N/A

Cities Similar to Pinehill

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

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
East Pecos	643	N/A	N/A	32.2%	3.6%
La Puebla	715	N/A	$266,500	16.6%	2.9%
Fairacres	616	N/A	$279,200	28.3%	13.6%
McCartys Village	723	$45,438	N/A	21.3%	29.2%
Williams Acres	643	$40,539	N/A	0.0%	52.7%

A note before these figures: with a population of 664, Pinehill'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

Pinehill is a small community located in New Mexico, within Cibola County. The total population is 664. It ranks as the 207th most populous out of 495 Census-designated places in New Mexico.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pinehill is 33.4 years. This is 15% lower than the state median of 39.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pinehill is $45,417. This is 29% lower than the state median of $64,059. It is also 44% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 35.2%. This is 98% 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 24.4%. This is 309% higher than the state rate of 6.0%. 16.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 76% lower than the state average of 70.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Pinehill is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 0.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 36.0%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (8.4% vs 1.6%).

Education

33.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 9% 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 81.4%. Notably, 22.2% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Pinehill, 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 Pinehill, New Mexico?

Pinehill, New Mexico has a population of 664 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Pinehill, NM?

The median household income in Pinehill is $45,417, which is 44% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Pinehill, NM?

The poverty rate in Pinehill is 35.2%. This means approximately 234 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Pinehill, New Mexico?

Pinehill's population is 0.6% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 8.4% Asian.

What is the median home value in Pinehill, NM?

The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Pinehill — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.

How educated is Pinehill, New Mexico?

33.8% of adults (25+) in Pinehill hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 22.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.