Unified School District · NM
Peñasco Independent Schools
Peñasco Independent Schools is a unified school district in New Mexico with a community population of 3,993. The median household income is $65,253 and the median age is 52.4.
3,993
Population
15
People / sq mi
$65,253
Median Income
52.4
Median Age
Peñasco Independent Schools covers 261 sq mi of land at 15.3 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 15.6% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 11.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$65,253
Median Household Income
$36,366
Per Capita Income
4.8%
Poverty Rate
0.8%
Unemployment
Housing
$171,400
Median Home Value
$867
Median Rent
84.0%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
88.2%
High School+
16.6%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Peñasco Independent Schools serves a community with a population of 3,993 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in New Mexico.
The median household income in Peñasco Independent Schools is $65,253, with a per capita income of $36,366. The poverty rate is 4.8%.
Peñasco Independent Schools is 15.6% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 11.5% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Peñasco Independent Schools, 88.2% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Peñasco Independent Schools is $171,400, with a median rent of $867. The homeownership rate is 84.0%.
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Data for Peñasco Independent Schools from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 3502040).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.