Peralta Cdp, New Mexico
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 3750 people, 457 households, and 284 families living in the census designated place. The population density was 851.4 people per square mile (328.73/kmē), it is New Mexico's 54th most densely populated census designated place. There were 1413 housing units at an average density of 321.1 per square mile (123.98/kmē). The average household size was 2.85 persons, and the average family size was 3.19 persons. The population's age distribution was 28.9% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 11% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 95.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.2 males. The median age was 36.4 years, The median age of males and females living in Peralta Cdp was 36.3 and 36.5 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the census designated place was 2508 White, 28 Black or African American, 85 American Indian, 12 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 208 from two or more races and 909 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the census designated place was $38039, making it the 49th wealthiest census designated place by median household income among the New Mexico. The median income for a family in the census designated place was $39605, making its New Mexico's 60th highest census designated place by median family income. The per capita income for the census designated place was $15511, making it the 73rd highest census designated place by per capita income in New Mexico. The median income is $21220, Males have a median income of $27744 versus $15742 for females.
In 2000, 1106 pupils and students, of which 494 are male and 612 are female, 29.49% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 66 nursery or pri school, 70 kindergarten, 568 elementary school, 193 high school and 209 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | -1 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 3521 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 3532 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 3549 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 3560 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 3554 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 3563 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 3580 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 3560 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 3588 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 3597 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 36 | 30 | 66 |
| Kindergarten | 30 | 40 | 70 |
| Elementary school | 246 | 322 | 568 |
| High school | 117 | 76 | 193 |
| College or graduate school | 65 | 144 | 209 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peralta CDP, New Mexico | $38039 | $39605 | $15511 |
| Valencia County, New Mexico | $34099 | $37157 | $14747 |
| New Mexico, United States | $34133 | $39425 | $17261 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |