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Atoka

New Mexico · 1,153 residents · 6.76 sq mi
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Atoka has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,286. Population has declined 3% since 2019. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $120,900. Households here earn about 27% more than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,153
−3%since 2019
from 1,193 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
171 / sq mi
−3%since 2019
from 176 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
38.6
Unchangedsince 2019
from 38.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
5547901K1K1K201020202024Atoka
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,286
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $60,679 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,030
+2%since 2019
from $24,538 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.3%
−7.9 ptssince 2019
from 29.2% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 19.3% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing22.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing22.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$120,900
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $149,700 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,020
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,003 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2019
from 76.8% in 2019
20.7% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−25%since 2019
from 2.5 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic51.4%(613)
Black0.8%(9)
Hispanic / Latino47.9%(571)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score63.4%(756)
2020
White, non-Hispanic43.7%(504)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino52.5%(605)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score62%(715)
Diversity Score
62
−2%since 2019
from 63 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.3%
−5.4 ptssince 2019
from 11.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2019
from 81.8% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2019
from 5.9% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
−15%since 2019
from 23.3 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.2%
−19.5 ptssince 2019
from 86.7% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 5.3% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2019
from 53.0% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.9%
+13.8 ptssince 2019
from 35.1% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2019
from 48.6% in 2019
Female
47.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2019
from 51.4% in 2019
Foreign born
9.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 8.6% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 7.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Atoka, New Mexico?

Atoka, New Mexico has about 1,153 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Atoka, New Mexico earns about $65,286 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 $120,900, and the typical rent is about $1,020 a month.

How educated are people in Atoka, New Mexico?

About 6.3% 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 19.8% of people in Atoka, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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