Economy & Jobs — Peñasco, New Mexico
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $45,833 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$44,200 |
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| Per Capita Income | $28,163 |
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| Poverty Rate | 18.9% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.6% |
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| In Labor Force | 266 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Construction | 29.9% |
| Education Healthcare | 24.7% |
| Professional | 15.1% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 47 |
| Hotels Motels | 36 |
| Fast Food | 27 |
| Real Estate Offices | 21 |
| Physician Offices | 18 |
| Law Offices | 15 |
| Coffee Shops | 13 |
| Gas Stations | 12 |
| Bed And Breakfasts | 11 |
| Grocery Stores | 9 |
| General Merchandise | 9 |
| Pet Grooming | 8 |
| Auto Repair | 8 |
| Insurance Agencies | 8 |
| Child Day Care | 8 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
