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Atoka

New Mexico · 1,077 residents · 6.76 sq mi
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Atoka is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $70,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $106,800. Poverty is rare here, at 5.2% of residents. Households here earn about 60% more than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,077
+9%vs 2011
vs 986 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
159 / sq mi
+9%vs 2011
vs 146 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
39.3
−12%vs 2011
vs 44.8 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
5547901K1K1K201020202024Atoka
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,000
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $71,328 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,901
Unchangedvs 2011
vs $27,827 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
29.8%
−3.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.8% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.2%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.9% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.352
−10%vs 2011
vs 0.390 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing21.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing18.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance11.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services11.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration11.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services7%
US avg: 0.9%
Information5.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,800
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $101,200 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$715
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $712 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.3%
−44.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 83.1% in 2011
16.4% rent
Vacancy rate
14.5%
+5.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.3% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.4%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.5% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
+8%vs 2011
vs 1.4 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic52.4%(517)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino43.5%(429)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.1%(40)
Diversity Score66.8%(658)
2010
White, non-Hispanic46%(495)
Black0.9%(10)
Hispanic / Latino51.9%(559)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other3%(32)
Diversity Score67.1%(723)
Diversity Score
67
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 67 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.5%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.5% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.3%
+4.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 79.7% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.3% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.1 min
+18%vs 2011
vs 13.7 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.4%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 90.2% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.6% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.6%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.3% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.0%
−3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.2% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.3%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.4% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.2% in 2011
Female
53.2%
+3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.8% in 2011
Foreign born
5.3%
−2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.2% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.1%
+5.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.5% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Atoka, New Mexico?

Atoka, New Mexico has about 1,077 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Atoka, New Mexico?

The typical household in Atoka, New Mexico earns about $70,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Atoka, New Mexico expensive?

In Atoka, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $106,800, and the typical rent is about $715 a month.

How educated are people in Atoka, New Mexico?

About 11.5% of adults age 25 and over in Atoka, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Atoka, New Mexico?

About 5.2% of people in Atoka, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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