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East Pecos, NM
Census-designated place in San Miguel County, New Mexico.
Population
643
Land area
3.6sq mi
People per sq mi
179
ZIP codes
0
East Pecos and its ZIP codes
East Pecos at a glance
- East Pecos is about 10 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
Housing and community stats
East Pecos, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Poverty rate
3.6%
Homeownership
100.0%
Bachelor's or higher
32.2%
Median age
28.7
Average commute
19.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (509), Irish Americans (16), Swedish Americans (16).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Miguel County. PPP loans are for East Pecos.
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Aug 2026, +1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,257
7,821 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,234
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$201M
FY 2026, $7,387 per person
How people get to work
East Pecos, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.4%
- Carpooled23.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.3%
Average one-way commute: 19.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
East Pecos, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
1,044
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
1,791
13.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 18°F
16.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in East Pecos, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.2%
U.S. 33.3% +3.9 pts
Diabetes
18.0%
U.S. 12.1% +5.9 pts
Smoking
10.4%
U.S. 12.8% -2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
19.0%
U.S. 11.1% +7.9 pts
Cities near East Pecos
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PecosVillage | 1.7 mi | 1.8 |
| La CuevaCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 7.7 |
| RoweCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 6.1 |
| GlorietaCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 7.6 |
| ValenciaCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 1.5 |
| North San YsidroCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 2.3 |
| CañoncitoCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 9.9 |
| Cañada de los AlamosCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.7 |
| SohamCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| Santa Fe FoothillsCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 8.3 |
| LamyCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.6 |
| Sunlit HillsCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.8 |
| Hyde ParkCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.1 |
| San JoseCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| Seton VillageCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| Eldorado at Santa FeCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 20.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is East Pecos, NM in?
- East Pecos is in San Miguel County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of East Pecos, NM?
- About 643 people live in East Pecos, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near East Pecos?
- Nearby places include Pecos (1.7 mi), La Cueva (4.8 mi), Rowe (6.2 mi), Glorieta (6.4 mi), Valencia (8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023