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Pecos, New Mexico

Pecos, New Mexico is 16 miles SE of Santa Fe, New Mexico (center to center) and 64 miles NE of Albuquerque, New Mexico. It is in San Miguel county. The population of the village is 1,441.

The People and Families of Pecos

In Pecos, about 53% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Pecos had a median family income of $33,828.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from Pecos.

Pecos Housing

Of the housing in Pecos, approximately 73% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the village.

Commuting

In Pecos, 90% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Pecos, NM

Comparing Pecos 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
Male Share of the Population89
Racial Diversity83
Children Under 5 Years Old75
Well-Paid Single Men47
Well-Paid Single Women36
Female Share of the Population33
Age of the Population23
Senior Citizens21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size87
Portion of People Married45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults77
People Above Poverty37
People in Middle Class or Better38
Median Family Income37

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home77
Walking and Biking to Work75
Public Transportation Use54
Short Commute Times21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
Affordability of Property Taxes84
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals76
Affordability of Rents43
People Living Alone43
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