Elephant Butte City, New Mexico
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 1390 people, 457 households, and 284 families living in the city. The population density was 470.4 people per square mile (181.62/kmē), making it the 101st most densely populated city in New Mexico. There were 1247 housing units at an average density of 421.3 per square mile (162.66/kmē). The average household size was 2.02 and the average family size was 2.38. Age range in the city was well distributed with 12% under the age of 18, 3.2% from 18 to 24, 13.7% from 25 to 44, 38.5% from 45 to 64, and 32.6% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 98.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.3 males. The median age is 57.6 years, the median age of male residents at 59.1 and the median age of female residents at 56.2. The racial makeup of the city was 91.94% White, 0.07% Black or African American, 1.58% American Indian, 0.29% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 1.08% from two or more races and 5.04% Other races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the city was $31705, making its New Mexico's 79th highest city by median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $37344, it is the 72nd highest city by median family income in the U.S. state of New Mexico. The per capita income for the city was $21345, making it the 25th wealthiest city by per capita income among the New Mexico. The median income is $16875, Males have a median income of $20119 versus $15231 for females.
In 2000, 126 pupils and students, of which 57.94% are male and 42.06% are female, 9.06% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 3.17% nursery or pri school, 3.17% kindergarten, 49.21% elementary school, 25.4% high school and 19.05% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1390 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1403 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1401 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1394 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1385 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1402 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1372 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1364 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1357 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1348 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1369 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 4 | 4 | |
| Kindergarten | 4 | 4 | |
| Elementary school | 38 | 24 | 62 |
| High school | 22 | 10 | 32 |
| College or graduate school | 9 | 15 | 24 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elephant Butte city, New Mexico | $31705 | $37344 | $21345 |
| Sierra County, New Mexico | $24152 | $29787 | $15023 |
| New Mexico, United States | $34133 | $39425 | $17261 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |