Home > States > New Mexico > Sheep Springs

Sheep Springs (NM) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Sheep Springs, New Mexico

StateNew Mexico
Land Area (mi²)6 sq mi
Density (mi²)44.6/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate0.76% (2)
Growth Since 2020-33% (-131)
Rank in State265th
Rank in Country22650th

The population of Sheep Springs, NM in 2022 is estimated to be 266. This is an increase of 0.76% (2 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Sheep Springs by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Sheep Springs by Age

Sheep Springs Population Pyramid 2022
Sheep Springs Median Age
27.2
Total
28.6
Male
25.8
Female
Sheep Springs Sex Ratio
46.85%
186
Male
53.15%
211
Female
Sheep Springs Age Dependency Ratio
8.7
Old Age Dependency Ratio
48.8
Child Dependency Ratio
Sheep Springs Adults
274
Adults
(22 of whom are seniors) in Sheep Springs.

Population of Sheep Springs by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Sheep Springs

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 30.71%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 33.87%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 27.88%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Sheep Springs

While the overall poverty rate of Sheep Springs is 30.71%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (27.88%) is generally lower than the male poverty rate (33.87%).

Poverty Rate of Sheep Springs by Employment Status and Sex

18.97%
Female Employed
0%
Female Unemployed
24.14%
Male Employed
38.46%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Sheep Springs by Education

75%
Less Than 9th Grade
23.08%
High School
38.55%
Some College
18.18%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of Sheep Springs

  • All Ages
  • 5-17
  • 18-64
  • 65+
Top Languages in Sheep Springs

The most common language spoken in Sheep Springs is Other Languages, with 57.97% of people speaking Other Languages. In addition, 42.03% of people speak Only English, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of Sheep Springs by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

students have the highest high school graduation rate of all races and ethnicities in Sheep Springs, at .

Compared to other races and ethnicities, students have the highest bachelor's degree rate at .

Educational Attainment of Sheep Springs by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree00%
Bachelors Degree114.87%
Associates Degree125.31%
Some College7131.42%
High School Graduate10446.02%
9th to 12th Grade229.73%
Less Than 9th Grade62.65%

Earnings Statistics of Sheep Springs by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$23,750

Average Earnings

$19,688

Average Male

$28,125

Average Female

Employment of Sheep Springs by Education

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Employment of Sheep Springs by Age

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate
49.1%
Labor Force Participation
40.7%
Employment Rate
17.1%
Unemployment Rate

Employment of Sheep Springs by Race

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Marital Status of Sheep Springs

Marriage Rates

  • 26.9%

    Overall Marriage Rate

  • 29.2%

    Male Marriage Rate

  • 24.8%

    Female Marriage Rate

Sheep Springs Marriage

In Sheep Springs, 29.2% of males have never been married, a higher rate than females who have never been married.

Females are more likely to be married at age 55-64, while males are more likely to be married at age 45-54.

Households and Families of Sheep Springs

Sheep Springs Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Sheep Springs Household Types

Type
Owner
Renter
71.3%

Rate of Home Ownership

Households of Sheep Springs by Type

4.83
Average Family Size
4.22
Average Family Size
Type
Count
PercentageOwned
Streets