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El Cerro, New Mexico

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Population in 2010: 2,953.
Males: 1,379  (46.7%)
Females: 1,574  (53.3%)
Median resident age:

42.1 years
New Mexico median age:

39.4 years
Estimated median household income in 2022: $48,638
El Cerro:

$48,638
NM:

$59,726

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $30,724

El Cerro CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $207,400
El Cerro:

$207,400
NM:

$243,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $323,798; detached houses: $294,234; mobile homes: $383,731

Median gross rent in 2022: $932.

March 2022 cost of living index in El Cerro: 93.4 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 8.7%
(9.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 8.6% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 66.1% for American Indian residents, 24.4% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in El Cerro, NM (2022)
    • 2,53778.2%Hispanic
    • 65320.1%White alone
    • 351.1%Other race alone
    • 200.6%American Indian alone

Races in El Cerro detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Ancestries: Irish (4.3%), German (4.0%), American (1.2%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 4841 feet

72 residents are foreign born (1.1% Europe, 1.0% Latin America).

This place:

2.2%
New Mexico:

9.2%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,243 (0.5%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $2,062 (0.8%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Albuquerque, NM (27.1 miles , pop. 448,607).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (318.2 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

Tome-Adelino, NM (0.7 miles ),
Tome, NM (1.2 miles ),
Adelino, NM (1.2 miles ),
Rio Communities North, NM (1.2 miles ),
Las Maravillas, NM (1.6 miles ),
Los Chaves, NM (1.6 miles ),
Monterey Park, NM (1.9 miles ),
Sausal, NM (2.1 miles )

Latitude: 34.73 N, Longitude: 106.71 W

Distribution of median household income in El Cerro, NM in 2022
Distribution of house value in El Cerro, NM in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.9%
New Mexico:

3.6%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5 Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 198. This is significantly worse than average.

City:

198
U.S.:

73
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2022 was 0.177. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 19.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.177
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 7.39. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 16.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

7.39
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 31.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 6.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

31.9
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 46.5. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 19.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

46.5
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 9.77. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 12.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.77
U.S.:

8.11
Lead Level

Earthquake activity:

El Cerro-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New Mexico state average. It is 693% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 1/29/1990 at 13:16:10, a magnitude 4.8 (4.5 MB, 4.8 LG, Depth: 7.5 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 20.6 miles away from the city center
On 6/28/1992 at 11:57:34, a magnitude 7.6 (6.2 MB, 7.6 MS, 7.3 MW, Depth: 0.7 mi, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 561.2 miles away from El Cerro center, causing 3 deaths (1 shaking deaths, 2 other deaths) and 400 injuries, causing $100,000,000 total damage and $40,000,000 insured losses
On 10/16/1999 at 09:46:44, a magnitude 7.4 (6.3 MB, 7.4 MS, 7.2 MW, 7.3 ML) earthquake occurred 553.5 miles away from the city center
On 5/19/1940 at 04:36:40, a magnitude 7.2 (7.2 UK) earthquake occurred 525.7 miles away from the city center, causing $33,000,000 total damage
On 8/23/2011 at 05:46:18, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 196.9 miles away from El Cerro center
On 6/29/2014 at 04:59:35, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 MW, Depth: 4.0 mi) earthquake occurred 205.0 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Valencia County (7) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 2
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Fires: 3, Floods: 2, Storms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near El Cerro:

  • AMBERCARE HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 6 miles away; BELEN, NM)
  • LOS LUNAS COMMUNITY PROGRAM/BEHAVIORAL SERVICES CE (Hospital, about 7 miles away; BELEN, NM)
  • BELEN MEADOWS HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; BELEN, NM)
  • VALENCIA PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 7 miles away; BELEN, NM)

Amtrak station near El Cerro:

  • 6 miles: BELEN (420 N MAIN ST.) - Bus Station

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to El Cerro:

  • Central New Mexico Community College (about 25 miles; Albuquerque, NM; Full-time enrollment: 19,398)
  • University of New Mexico-Main Campus (about 26 miles; Albuquerque, NM; FT enrollment: 23,042)
  • University of Phoenix-Albuquerque Campus (about 34 miles; Albuquerque, NM; FT enrollment: 2,335)
  • Santa Fe Community College (about 72 miles; Santa Fe, NM; FT enrollment: 3,047)
  • New Mexico Highlands University (about 104 miles; Las Vegas, NM; FT enrollment: 2,931)
  • Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus (about 159 miles; Roswell, NM; FT enrollment: 2,212)
  • Western New Mexico University (about 163 miles; Silver City, NM; FT enrollment: 2,456)

Public elementary/middle school in El Cerro:

Private elementary/middle school in El Cerro:

  • TAOS WALDORF SCHOOL (Students: 81, Location: 9 DON BEN ROMERO RD, Grades: PK-8)
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Notable location: Valencia El Cerro Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Church in El Cerro: El Cerro Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: El Camposanto de la Liverta (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Valencia County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.7 people
New Mexico:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

74.4%
Whole state:

65.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

7.5%
Whole state:

8.2%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households

For population 15 years and over in El Cerro:

Marital status in El Cerro, NM
  • Never married: 39.2%
  • Now married: 36.4%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 4.4%
  • Divorced: 20.1%

For population 25 years and over in El Cerro:

  • High school or higher: 76.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 17.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 26.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

14.0
New Mexico average:

12.6

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for El Cerro, NM (based on Valencia County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic21,58412
Evangelical Protestant6,88945
Other2,18011
Mainline Protestant1,7038
None44,213-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 11
Here:

1.55 / 10,000 pop.
New Mexico:

1.44 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
Valencia County:

0.28 / 10,000 pop.
New Mexico:

0.21 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Here:

0.28 / 10,000 pop.
New Mexico:

0.32 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 23
Valencia County:

3.23 / 10,000 pop.
New Mexico:

4.06 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 28
Here:

3.94 / 10,000 pop.
New Mexico:

7.12 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

7.4%
New Mexico:

6.4%
Adult obesity rate:
Valencia County:

25.8%
New Mexico:

22.1%

Strongest AM radio stations in El Cerro:

  • KARS (860 AM; 1 kW; BELEN, NM; Owner: AGM-NEVADA, LLC)
  • KNML (610 AM; 5 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KXKS (1190 AM; 10 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KKIM (1000 AM; 10 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: AGM-NEVADA, LLC)
  • KKOB (770 AM; 50 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KANM (1600 AM; 10 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: ARAGON BROADCASTING COMPANY, L.L.C.)
  • KABQ (1350 AM; 5 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KKJY (1550 AM; 5 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: VANGUARD MEDIA, L.L.C)
  • KDEF (1150 AM; 5 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: RAMH CORPORATION)
  • KKNS (1310 AM; 5 kW; CORRALES, NM; Owner: SIMMONS-NM, LS, LLC)
  • KDAZ (730 AM; 1 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: PAN AMERICAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KTBL (1050 AM; 1 kW; LOS RANCHOS, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KTNN (660 AM; 50 kW; WINDOW ROCK, AZ; Owner: THE NAVAJO NATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in El Cerro:

  • KIOT (102.5 FM; LOS LUNAS, NM; Owner: HBC LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KLVO (97.7 FM; BELEN, NM; Owner: AGM-NEVADA, LLC)
  • KTEG (104.7 FM; BOSQUE FARMS, NM; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KNKT (107.1 FM; ARMIJO, NM; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF ALBUQUERQUE, INC.)
  • KYLZ (106.3 FM; LOS LUNAS, NM; Owner: AGM-NEVADA, LLC)
  • KLYT (88.3 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CONNECTION COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION, INC.)
  • KTZO (103.3 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KUNM (89.9 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: BOARD OF REGENTS UNIV. OF NEW MEXICO)
  • KKOB-FM (93.3 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KANW (89.1 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: BD. OF EDUC. CITY OF ALBUQUERQUE, NM)
  • KRST (92.3 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KBZU (96.3 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KBQI (107.9 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KMGA (99.5 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KZRR (94.1 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KPEK (100.3 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • K265CA (100.9 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KFLQ (91.5 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: FAMILY LIFE BROADCASTING SYSTEM)
  • K213BT (90.5 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KXTC (99.9 FM; THOREAU, NM; Owner: KXTC, L.L.C.)

TV broadcast stations around El Cerro:

  • KWBQ (Channel 19; SANTA FE, NM; Owner: ACME TV LICENSES OF NEW MEXICO, LLC)
  • K43HW (Channel 43; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: JOSEPH W. SHAFFER)
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in El Cerro, NM
  • 74.7%Utility gas
  • 10.2%Electricity
  • 6.9%Wood
  • 3.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 2.8%No fuel used
  • 1.2%Solar energy
  • 1.1%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in El Cerro, NM
  • 92.1%Utility gas
  • 7.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


El Cerro compared to New Mexico state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
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