El Rancho, NM

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    1,451
    US Senator
    Martin Heinrich
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Ben Ray Luján
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    39.1
    0.255% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    19.6%
    2.65% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $80,417
    2.32% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $281,400
    9.45% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    632
    3.36% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in El Rancho, NM reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    94% of the residents in El Rancho, NM are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in El Rancho, NM was $281,400, and the homeownership rate was 77.8%.

    Most people in El Rancho, NM drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.8 minutes. The average car ownership in El Rancho, NM was 3 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    El Rancho, NM is home to a population of 1.45k people, from which 94% are citizens. As of 2024, 6.82% of El Rancho, NM residents were born outside of the country (99 people).

    In 2024, there were 1.98 times more Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents (648 people) in El Rancho, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 328 White (Non-Hispanic) and 283 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    94%
    2024 Citizenship
    94.1%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 94% of El Rancho, NM residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in El Rancho, NM was 94.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in El Rancho, NM
    1. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      648 ± 206
    2. White (Non-Hispanic)
      328 ± 80
    3. White (Hispanic)
      283 ± 179
    72.4%
    Hispanic Population
    1.05k people

    In 2024, there were 1.98 times more Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents (648 people) in El Rancho, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 328 White (Non-Hispanic) and 283 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    72.4% of the people in El Rancho, NM are hispanic (1.05k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in El Rancho, NM as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for New Mexico.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      126,568 ± 8,470 people
    2. Philippines
      6,950 ± 2,043 people
    3. Germany
      4,158 ± 1,582 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New Mexico was Mexico, the natal country of 126,568 New Mexico residents, followed by Philippines with 6,950 and Germany with 4,158.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    6.82%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    99 people
    8.03%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    115 people

    As of 2024, 6.82% of El Rancho, NM residents (99 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in El Rancho, NM was 8.03%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

    The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in El Rancho, NM compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      36 ± 21
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      12 ± 17
    3. Gulf War (2001-)
      8 ± 15

    El Rancho, NM has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in El Rancho, NM.

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    Health

    92.8% of the population of El Rancho, NM has health coverage, with 47.4% on employee plans, 25.1% on Medicaid, 12.9% on Medicare, 6.34% on non-group plans, and 1.1% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in New Mexico see 1,344 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,344 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1436 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 215 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.8% were men and 53.2% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.9% under 18 years, 16.5% between 18 and 34 years, 36.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.8% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.8% were men and 53.2% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    7.17%
    Uninsured
    47.4%
    Employer Coverage
    25.1%
    Medicaid
    12.9%
    Medicare
    6.34%
    Non-Group
    1.1%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in El Rancho, NM declined by 4.96% from 7.54% to 7.17%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in El Rancho, NM changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of El Rancho, NM employs 632 people. In 2024, the largest industries in El Rancho, NM were Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (171 people), Other Services, Except Public Administration (95 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (78 people), and the highest paying industries were Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($141,250), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($140,536), and Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services ($130,833).

    Employment

    Occupations

    632
    2024 Value
    ± 131
    −3.36%
    1 Year decline
    ± 29%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in El Rancho, NM declined at a rate of −3.36%, from 654 employees to 632 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in El Rancho, NM, are Production Occupations (83 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (82 people), and Management Occupations (77 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of El Rancho, NM.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New Mexico (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    632
    2024 Value
    ± 131
    −3.36%
    1 Year decline
    ± 29%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in El Rancho, NM declined at a rate of −3.36%, from 654 employees to 632 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in El Rancho, NM, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (171 people), Other Services, Except Public Administration (95 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (78 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of El Rancho, NM, though some of these residents may live in El Rancho, NM and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $53,854
    Median earning men ± $19,343
    $49,063
    Median earning women ± $7,504

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($172,694), Construction ($83,750), and Public Administration ($72,500).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($109,167), Public Administration ($59,167), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($50,833).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    2.72%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 860k people employed in New Mexico. This represents a 2.72% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.8%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New Mexico.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in New Mexico went to Kamala Harris with 51.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.9%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.03%).

    Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján are the senators currently representing the state of New Mexico. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    New Mexico is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (51.9%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (45.9%)
      Republican Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.03%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in New Mexico went to Kamala Harris with 51.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.9%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.03%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in New Mexico for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from New Mexico

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    Martin Heinrich
    Senator from New Mexico1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2013
    Ben Ray Luján
    Senator from New Mexico2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2021

    Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján are the senators currently representing New Mexico.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in New Mexico over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in El Rancho, NM was $281,400 in 2024, which is 0.846 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $257,100 to $281,400, a 9.45% increase. The homeownership rate in El Rancho, NM is 77.8%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in El Rancho, NM have an average commute time of 28.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in El Rancho, NM is higher than the national average, with an average of 3 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $281,400
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$69,675
    $474
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$114

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In El Rancho, NM the largest share of households pay taxes in the None range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in El Rancho, NM compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    77.8%
    Homeownership
    2024
    72%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 77.8% of the housing units in El Rancho, NM were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 77.2%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in El Rancho, NM compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $80,417
    Median Household Income
    ± $40,677
    609
    Number of Households
    ± 121

    In 2024, the median household income of the 609 households in El Rancho, NM grew to $80,417 from the previous year's value of $78,594.

    The following chart displays the households in El Rancho, NM distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $150k - $200k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for El Rancho, NM is from New Mexico.
    0.46
    2024 Wage GINI in New Mexico
    0.462
    2023 Wage GINI in New Mexico

    In 2024, the income inequality in New Mexico was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.506% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for New Mexico was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in New Mexico in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in New Mexico across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (83.3%)
    2. Worked At Home (7.38%)
    3. Carpooled (7.22%)

    In 2024, 83.3% of workers in El Rancho, NM drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (7.38%) and those who carpooled to work (7.22%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    28.8 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in El Rancho, NM have a longer commute time (28.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.39% of the workforce in El Rancho, NM have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in El Rancho, NM compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    3 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in El Rancho, NM distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in El Rancho, NM have 3 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    19.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in El Rancho, NM (285 out of 1.45k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 25 - 34, followed by Males < 5 and then Females 12 - 14.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in El Rancho, NM is Hispanic, followed by Two Or More and White.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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