Mountainair Town, New Mexico
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 1116 people, 457 households, and 284 families residing in the town. The population density was 1064.2 people per square mile (410.89/kmē), making its New Mexico's 38th most densely populated town. There were 545 housing units at an average density of 519 per square mile (200.39/kmē). The average household size was 2.47 persons, and the average family size was 3.22 persons. In the town Population was distributed with 29.9% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 20.4% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 17.6% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 87.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.8 males. The median age of the town's population was 37.7 years, the median age of male residents at 33.4 and the median age of female residents at 41.1. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 683 White, 20 Black or African American, 18 American Indian, 3 Asian, 1 Native Hawaiian, 62 from two or more races and 329 Ohter races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the town was $21146, making it the 38th poorest town by median household income among the New Mexico. The median income for a family in the town was $25125, it is the 47th poorest town in terms of median family income. The per capita income for the town was $12566, making it the 129th wealthiest town by per capita income among the New Mexico. The median income of town was $14324, Median income for males is $19375, compared with $11379 for females.
In 2000, 305 pupils and students, of which 155 are male and 150 are female, 27.33% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 10 nursery or pri school, 11 kindergarten, 177 elementary school, 80 high school and 27 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1116 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1118 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1119 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1091 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1078 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1074 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1079 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1085 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1117 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1131 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1113 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 8 | 2 | 10 |
| Kindergarten | 11 | 11 | |
| Elementary school | 103 | 74 | 177 |
| High school | 40 | 40 | 80 |
| College or graduate school | 4 | 23 | 27 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountainair town, New Mexico | $21146 | $25125 | $12566 |
| Torrance County, New Mexico | $30446 | $34461 | $14134 |
| New Mexico, United States | $34133 | $39425 | $17261 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |