Estancia Town, New Mexico
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 1584 residents, 457 households, and 284 families in the town. The population density was 277.7 people per square mile (107.22/kmē), it is 135th most densely populated town in New Mexico. There were 487 housing units at an average density of 85.4 per square mile (32.97/kmē). The average household size was 2.7 and the average family size was 3.2. The population's age distribution was 20.6% under the age of 18, 10.7% from 18 to 24, 40.2% from 25 to 44, 20.6% from 45 to 64, and 7.9% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 186.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 217.7 males. The median age is 33.9 years, The median age of males and females living in Estancia Town was 33.5 and 35.2 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 1110 White, 161 Black or African American, 35 American Indian, 1 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 44 from two or more races and 233 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the town was $24276, making it the 71st lowest town by median household income in New Mexico. The median income for a family in the town was $33750, it is New Mexico's 94th wealthiest town by median family income. The per capita income for the town was $8479, it is New Mexico's 37th poorest town by per capita income. The median income of town was $15296, The median income for males was $17768 versus $13229 for females.
In 2000, 315 pupils and students, of which 124 are male and 191 are female, 19.89% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 15 nursery or pri school, 15 kindergarten, 181 elementary school, 76 high school and 28 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1584 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1584 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1585 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1565 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1556 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1567 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1573 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1567 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1576 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1589 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1572 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 8 | 7 | 15 |
| Kindergarten | 5 | 10 | 15 |
| Elementary school | 63 | 118 | 181 |
| High school | 35 | 41 | 76 |
| College or graduate school | 13 | 15 | 28 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estancia town, New Mexico | $24276 | $33750 | $8479 |
| Torrance County, New Mexico | $30446 | $34461 | $14134 |
| New Mexico, United States | $34133 | $39425 | $17261 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |