Windmill, New Mexico Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 58, Windmill'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

Windmill is a small community located in New Mexico, within Hidalgo County. The total population is 58. It ranks as the 447th most populous out of 495 Census-designated places in New Mexico.

Age Demographics

The median age in Windmill is 58.3 years. This is 48% higher than the state median of 39.4 years. Only 10.3% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 13.8% 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 Windmill is $79,000. This is 23% higher than the state median of $64,059. It is also 2% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 5.2%. This is 71% lower than the state poverty rate of 17.8%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Windmill, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 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 Windmill is White (non-Hispanic), making up 74.1% of the population. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (74.1% vs 36.0%).

Education

17.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 44% 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 76.9%. Notably, 17.3% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Windmill, 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.