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Mescalero (NM) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Mescalero, New Mexico

StateNew Mexico
Land Area (mi²)17.9 sq mi
Density (mi²)84.3/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate0.94% (14)
Growth Since 202033.81% (381)
Rank in State102th
Rank in Country12534th

The population of Mescalero, NM in 2022 is estimated to be 1,508. This is an increase of 0.94% (14 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Mescalero by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Mescalero by Age

Mescalero Population Pyramid 2022
Mescalero Median Age
38.1
Total
32.8
Male
46.1
Female
Mescalero Sex Ratio
52.97%
597
Male
47.03%
530
Female
Mescalero Age Dependency Ratio
18.1
Old Age Dependency Ratio
25.5
Child Dependency Ratio
Mescalero Adults
927
Adults
(142 of whom are seniors) in Mescalero.

Population of Mescalero by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Mescalero

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 30.92%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 29.35%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 32.74%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Mescalero

While the overall poverty rate of Mescalero is 30.92%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (32.74%) is generally higher than the male poverty rate (29.35%).

Poverty Rate of Mescalero by Employment Status and Sex

18.1%
Female Employed
0%
Female Unemployed
4.82%
Male Employed
54.05%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Mescalero by Education

27.92%
Less Than 9th Grade
32.89%
High School
21.33%
Some College
0%
Bachelors or Greater