Peñasco is a CDP located in Taos County New Mexico. Peñasco has a 2024 population of 728. Peñasco is currently growing at a rate of 1.39% annually and its population has increased by 12.35% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 648 in 2020.
The average household income in Peñasco is $58,270 with a poverty rate of 30.08%. The median age in Peñasco is 40.2 years: 36.8 years for males, and 41.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Peñasco was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 356 | 50.28% |
| White | 320 | 45.2% |
| Other race | 11 | 1.55% |
| Black or African American | 8 | 1.13% |
| Asian | 8 | 1.13% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.71% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Two or more races
White
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 258 | 2.74 | 69 | 31 |
| Non Family | 111 | 1.09 | 67.6 | 32.4 |
| Married | 76 | 4.07 | 76.3 | 23.7 |
| Female | 38 | 3.32 | 63.2 | 36.8 |
| Male | 33 | 4.61 | 63.6 | 36.4 |
3.83
Average Family Size
2.74
Average Household Size
69.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 33 | 6.33% |
| Associates Degree | 52 | 9.98% |
| Bachelors Degree | 45 | 8.64% |
| Graduate Degree | 25 | 4.8% |
| High School Graduate | 244 | 46.83% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5 | 0.96% |
| Some College | 117 | 22.46% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 456 | 424 | 54 |
| 2+ Races | 267 | 247 | 33 |
| White | 57 | 51 | 11 |
| Other Race | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Native American | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 80%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $30,625 | $19,875 | $40,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $67,292 | $0 | $65,625 |
| High School Graduate | $14,352 | $14,080 | $20,938 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $23,750 | $19,423 | $26,500 |
| Some College | $37,031 | $42,679 | $31,250 |
$23,750
Average Earnings
$19,423
Average Male
$26,500
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
56.1% of Peñasco residents speak only English, while 43.9% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 42.71% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 629 | 196 | 31.16% |
| Multiple | 356 | 75 | 21.07% |
| White | 68 | 12 | 17.65% |
| Black | 8 | 8 | 100% |
| Other | 11 | 1 | 9.09% |
30.08%
Overall Poverty Rate
29.93%
Male Poverty Rate
30.32%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Peñasco is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Peñasco is Other, with 9.09% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.11%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.6%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.28%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34.21% |
| High School | 32.79% |
| Some College | 24.26% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.14% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 13.77% |
| Female Employed | 8.33% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $44,886 | $58,953 |
| Households | $31,429 | $58,270 |
| Married Families | $66,667 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,198 | $51,893 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
32.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
29.8%
Male Marriage Rate
37.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
67
Number of Veterans
63
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 20 |
| First Gulf War | 17 |
| Vietnam | 15 |
| Second Gulf War | 1 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 36 |
| 35 to 54 | 12 |
| 55 to 64 | 12 |
| 65 to 74 | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 57 | 11.97% |
| 2+ Races | 35 | 12.46% |
| White | 32 | 12.75% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.94%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.28%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47.9%
Labor Force Participation
44.9%
Employment Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
77.26%
Born in Peñasco
99.44%
Native Born
0.56%
Foreign Born
0.28%
Non Citizen
0.28%
Naturalized
99.44% of Peñasco residents were born in the United States, with 77.26% having been born in New Mexico. 0.28% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 728 | 10 | 1.39% |
| 2023 | 718 | 10 | 1.41% |
| 2022 | 708 | 31 | 4.58% |
| 2021 | 677 | 29 | 4.48% |
| 2020 | 648 | -19 | -2.85% |
| 2019 | 667 | 4 | 0.6% |
| 2018 | 663 | 24 | 3.76% |
| 2017 | 639 | 74 | 13.1% |
| 2016 | 565 | 38 | 7.21% |
| 2015 | 527 | 20 | 3.94% |
| 2014 | 507 | -17 | -3.24% |
| 2013 | 524 | -16 | -2.96% |
| 2012 | 540 | -44 | -7.53% |
| 2011 | 584 | -5 | -0.85% |
| 2010 | 589 | 0 | 0% |