Economy & Jobs — Mescalero, New Mexico
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $24,313 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$32,100 |
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| Per Capita Income | $24,282 |
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| Poverty Rate | 42.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 10.7% |
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| In Labor Force | 365 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Arts Food | 42.7% |
| Education Healthcare | 28.3% |
| Retail | 10.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 36 |
| Fast Food | 32 |
| Gas Stations | 19 |
| Real Estate Offices | 18 |
| Physician Offices | 18 |
| General Merchandise | 17 |
| Hotels Motels | 16 |
| Auto Repair | 15 |
| Dental Offices | 12 |
| Insurance Agencies | 10 |
| Law Offices | 10 |
| Child Day Care | 10 |
| Grocery Stores | 8 |
| Commercial Banks | 8 |
| Coffee Shops | 8 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
