Penasco, New Mexico

Population Data for Penasco, NM:

Population – 1499
Male – 48.97 %
Female – 51.03 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 17.21 %
Hispanic – 83.59 %
African American – 0.27 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 10.94 %
Asian – 0.00 %

Geographic Data for Penasco, New Mexico:

Population Density – 30.73 per sq. mi
Elevation – 6983 ft.
Time Zone – Mountain (GMT -7)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Penasco:

In Elementary School – 194 (47.90 %)
In High School – 77 (19.01 %)
In College – 97 (23.95 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 100 (10.47 %)
Associate’s Degree – 53 (5.55 %)
Some College, No Degree – 208 (21.78 %)
High School Graduate – 280 (29.32 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 114 (11.94 %)

Employment and Household Data for Penasco, NM:

Percentage of People Employed – 47.81 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 4.38 %
Unemployment Level – 8.39 %

Median Household Income – $21,708.00
Average Household Size – 2.57

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 24.90 %
2 Vehicles – 28.79 %
3 or more Vehicles – 18.36 %

Average Cost to Rent in Penasco - $377 per month