El Cerro, NM is a small rural village located in the western part of the state of New Mexico. With a population of 2,921 people and 642 people per square mile, El Cerro is one of the most densely populated small towns in the US. The town prides itself on its tight-knit community atmosphere and offers a variety of year-round outdoor activities for residents to enjoy. Popular outdoor activities include hiking, camping, fishing, hunting, mountain biking, and horseback riding. Additionally, some popular local businesses include El Cerro General Store offering locally made goods and traditional Mexican food dishes as well as The Country Store Pharmacy offering prescription medications and other healthcare products. \nEl Cerro also hosts several local organizations like the El Cerro Lions Club which helps meet community needs such as providing meals to those in need or providing school supplies for students. For fans of sports, El Cerro also offers teams for baseball and softball games that are held throughout the summer months at nearby fields. Overall, El Cerro is an ideal place to live for those seeking a small town atmosphere with plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities and friendly neighbors.
The population in El Cerro is 2,921. There are 693 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in El Cerro is 48.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in El Cerro is 2.9, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in El Cerro
- 39.1% are married
- 8.7% are divorced
- 41.8% are married with children
- 1.7% have children, but are single
Race in El Cerro
- 40.8% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 1.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 57.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.2% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander