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La Tierra

New Mexico · 315 residents · 9.809 sq mi
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La Tierra is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $246,008. Population has declined 4% since 2023. 89% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2023, reaching $2,000,001. With a median age of 70.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 70.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
89% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 99%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

315
−4%since 2023
from 329 in 2023
2020 – 2024
32 / sq mi
−4%since 2023
from 34 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
70.9
−2%since 2023
from 72.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
9916222528735020202024La Tierra
2024315
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$246,008
US average: $82,259
2021 – 2024
$199,753
+77%since 2023
from $112,901 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
80.9%
+20.9 ptssince 2023
from 60.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
6.3%
−11.3 ptssince 2023
from 17.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.544
+24%since 2023
from 0.438 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services34.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing20.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Information20.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration13.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$2,000,001
+99%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $976,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
92.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 92.9% in 2023
7.5% rent
37.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 36.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
13.8%
+12.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(305)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.3%(24)
Diversity Score16.9%(56)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(275)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other12.7%(40)
Diversity Score27.7%(87)
28
+64%since 2023
from 17 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

88.6%
+19.6 ptssince 2023
from 68.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
32.8%
+17.1 ptssince 2023
from 15.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

65.6%
−15.5 ptssince 2023
from 81.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
34.4%
+15.5 ptssince 2023
from 18.9% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
33.0%
+15.6 ptssince 2023
from 17.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
37.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 39.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

48.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2023
from 53.8% in 2023
51.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2023
from 46.2% in 2023
34.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 31.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
10.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 10.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
8.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 10.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
85.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2023
from 90.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Tierra, New Mexico?

La Tierra, New Mexico has about 315 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in La Tierra, New Mexico?

The typical household in La Tierra, New Mexico earns about $246,008 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is La Tierra, New Mexico expensive?

In La Tierra, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $2,000,001.

How educated are people in La Tierra, New Mexico?

About 88.6% of adults age 25 and over in La Tierra, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in La Tierra, New Mexico?

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

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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