Mayhill, NM is a small rural town of 48 people located in Otero County. It is situated in the foothills of the Sacramento Mountains, and there are plenty of year-round outdoor activities for locals and visitors alike to enjoy. Fishing, camping, and hiking are popular activities, and nearby Ski Cloudcroft makes for an easy day trip in the winter months. As far as local businesses go, Mayhill Country Store is known for its homemade jerky and Cajun sausage. The Mayhill Community Center hosts events throughout the year, such as movie nights, farmers' markets, music festivals and more. Local sporting events include rodeos at Bailes Ranch Cowboy Church, baseball games at Otero County Field Park, and football matches at Mayhill High School Stadium.
The population in Mayhill is 48. There are 5 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Mayhill is 42.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Mayhill is 4.8, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Mayhill
- 85.4% are married
- 33.7% are divorced
- 79.5% are married with children
- 0.0% have children, but are single
Race in Mayhill
- 65.3% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.9% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 33.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander