2000 Average Household Size (Census): 2.19

Median Household Income

1989 (Census): $14,545 (48% of the U.S. median)
1999 (Census): $22,679

Government

A mayor and four councilors are elected for four-year staggered terms.

Utilities

• Water: Supplied by the Town of Vaughn water system
• Source of Water: Ground water
• Sewer: Individual on-site systems
• Solid Waste: Torrance County Solid Waste Authority
• Electric: Central New Mexico Electric Cooperative
• Natural Gas: not available, Liquid gas is available in Vaughn
• Telephone: Eastern New Mexico Rural Telephone Cooperative

Transportation

• Intercity Bus: TNM&O

Services

• Police: Provided by the Torrance County Sheriff's Department
• Fire: Encino Volunteer Fire Department
• Park with playground and picnic facilities

Education

Encino is in the Vaughn School District