Population 199 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Upper Rociada
Household size in Upper Rociada
| Period | Upper Rociada | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.56 | 2.71 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.41 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.45 | 2.71 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.66 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.11 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in Upper Rociada average 2.66 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.56, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Upper Rociada
| Period | Upper Rociada | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.4 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 51.1 | 38.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.2 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 49.3 | 40.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.8 | +3.2 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 49.3, Upper Rociada is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Upper Rociada
| Period | Upper Rociada | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.3% | 14.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.3% | 14.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.5% | 13.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.8% | 14.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +4.5 pts | +0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Upper Rociada: 14.8% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. That is in line with the rest of New Mexico.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Upper Rociada
Renters in Upper Rociada
| Period | Upper Rociada | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.0% | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.9% | 31.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.8% | 32.3% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 0.9% | 30.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | −26.1 pts | −0.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 0.9% of households in Upper Rociada rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 57.7% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Upper Rociada
| Period | Upper Rociada | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.8% | 13.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 42.5% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 32.9% | 15.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.7% | 11.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.1 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 18.7% of the housing in Upper Rociada, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Upper Rociada
| Period | Upper Rociada | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1982 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1983 | 1981 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1990 | 1982 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1998 | 1985 | 1980 |
| Change | +16 | +4 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Upper Rociada is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1998, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Upper Rociada
| Period | Upper Rociada | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $572 | $777 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $918 | $866 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $854 | $943 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $823 | $1,188 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$251 | +$411 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Upper Rociada costs $823 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 34.1% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Upper Rociada
Bachelor's degrees in Upper Rociada
| Period | Upper Rociada | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.0% | 25.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 32.9% | 25.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.2% | 26.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 34.3% | 30.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.3 pts | +5.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over a third of adults 25 and older in Upper Rociada (34.3%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share is higher than in New Mexico overall (30.2%).
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Upper Rociada
| Period | Upper Rociada | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.2% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.1% | 83.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.4% | 85.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 80.5% | 87.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | −5.7 pts | +5.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in five adults in Upper Rociada never finished high school, well above the national share: only 80.5% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Upper Rociada
| Period | Upper Rociada | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 7.3% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 1.3% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.4% | 6.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.2% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −1.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs a little high in Upper Rociada: 6.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. That is in line with the rest of New Mexico. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Upper Rociada compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Rociada | 2.66 | 49.3 | 14.8% | 0.9% | 18.7% | 1998 | $823 | 34.3% | 80.5% | 6.2% |
| Rociada | 2.62 | 48.5 | 14.2% | 2.2% | 16.6% | 1996 | $843 | 30.9% | 81.2% | 6.6% |
| Penasco Blanco | 2.20 | 48.0 | 4.6% | 14.1% | 24.7% | 1970 | $1,023 | 35.2% | 90.6% | 5.6% |
| Tierra Monte | 2.80 | 45.4 | 15.4% | 1.3% | 14.5% | 2000 | $823 | 32.4% | 78.8% | 7.5% |
| Ledoux | 2.20 | 47.3 | 4.0% | 20.0% | 26.1% | 1960 | $1,123 | 37.0% | 93.3% | 7.9% |
| South Carmen | 2.20 | 48.0 | 4.6% | 14.2% | 24.7% | 1970 | $1,025 | 35.2% | 90.6% | 5.7% |
| Monte Aplanado | 2.16 | 49.4 | 4.8% | 18.5% | 28.0% | 1964 | $1,119 | 33.8% | 93.9% | 7.1% |
| La Cueva | 2.21 | 42.3 | 4.0% | 9.8% | 13.8% | 1992 | $978 | 31.1% | 87.8% | 2.0% |
| Sapello | 2.23 | 57.7 | 13.8% | 0.3% | 19.6% | 1994 | $823 | 24.8% | 84.5% | 3.8% |
| North Carmen | 2.20 | 48.3 | 4.8% | 11.7% | 24.1% | 1975 | $982 | 34.4% | 89.4% | 4.7% |
| Manuelitas | 2.77 | 46.0 | 15.3% | 1.2% | 14.7% | 2000 | $823 | 32.0% | 79.1% | 7.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Upper Rociada. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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