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Elephant Butte, New Mexico

The town of Elephant Butte was originally built to house workers when Elephant Butte Dam was being built. The town has survived (and grown) since that project was completed, although now the area is promoted mainly as a retirement community. Nearby is Elephant Butte State Park.

Fast Facts about Elephant Butte, New Mexico
Elephant Butte, Sierra County, New Mexico 87935
Elevation: 4,465'
Latitude: 33.1898°N
Longitude: 107.2229°W
Resident Racial Breakdown:
White Non-Hispanic: 84.2%
Hispanic: 13.3%
Native American: 1.9%
Other: 5.0%
Two or More Races: 1.1%
Education:
High School or Higher: 86.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 16.8%
Graduate or Professional Degree: 8.2%
2007 Estimates:
Population: 1,265
Males: 627
Females: 638
Median Resident Age: 57.6 Years
Estimated Median Household Income: $37,885
Estimated Median Home Value: $147,933
Population Density: 428 People per Square Mile
2008 Cost of Living Index for Elephant Butte: 87.2
Major Industries:
Construction, Educational Services, Health Care, Lodging & Food Services, Repair & Maintenance, Automotive Services, Retail Services, Professional Services, Waste Management Services, Finance & Insurance Services
Unemployed: 5.3%
Photo of the Elephant Butte Municipal Offices courtesy of AllenS
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