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Elephant Butte, NM


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Elephant Butte, New Mexico

Elephant Butte, New Mexico, in Sierra county, is 63 miles NW of Las Cruces, New Mexico (center to center) and 104 miles NW of El Paso, Texas. As of the year 2000 census, 1,390 people lived in Elephant Butte.

The People and Families of Elephant Butte

In Elephant Butte, about 70% of adults are married. Elephant Butte is one of those places you go to when you're already married, not to find someone. It seems that everyone in city is married (though of course they're not).

If you spend a lot of time in the city, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Elephant Butte had a median family income of $37,344. The bulk of the population of Elephant Butte is doing well, with money to spend. The city doesn't have a large share of its people below the poverty line. In Elephant Butte, a noticeable number of people work from home rather than commuting every day.

Political Inclinations

Elephant Butte residents donated more money ($1,040) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Elephant Butte Housing

An estimated 91% of living spaces in Elephant Butte are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Vacation or seasonal housing units are not uncommon in the city. The housing stock in Elephant Butte is younger than in most places. Optimists try to see the higher property taxes in the city as a sign of wealth and desirability.

Commuting

In Elephant Butte, 90% of commuters drive to work. You might spend less time in the car if you live in Elephant Butte; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

Elephant Butte strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Mexico):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyElephant Butte Short Commute Times
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 12%Elephant Butte Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 13%Elephant Butte People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 19%Elephant Butte Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Elephant Butte, NM

Comparing Elephant Butte to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Mexico (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens1010
Male Share of the Population88
Racial Diversity71
Well-Paid Single Men69
Well-Paid Single Women59
Female Share of the Population33
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults77
People in Middle Class or Better79
People Above Poverty69
Median Family Income48

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home99
Walking and Biking to Work54
Public Transportation Use43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes72
People Living Alone57
Affordability of Rents42
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals21
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