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CITY · 2020 ACS

Las Tusas

New Mexico · 253 residents · 1.266 sq mi
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Las Tusas has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,878. Population has fallen 40% since 2021, a loss of 171 residents. 71% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $126,700. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. 71% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
71% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

253
−40%vs 2021
vs 424 in 2021
2020 – 2024
200 / sq mi
−40%vs 2021
vs 335 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
45.8
−37%vs 2021
vs 72.9 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
1784026268501K20202024Las Tusas
2024999
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$48,878
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $51,711 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$25,381
−20%vs 2021
vs $31,868 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
23.2%
+17.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 5.4% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information40%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade25.7%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

$126,700
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $126,900 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
87.3%
+2.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 84.4% in 2021
12.7% rent
2.6
+6%vs 2021
vs 2.5 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic72.4%(307)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino27.6%(117)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score49.9%(212)
2020
White, non-Hispanic53%(134)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino26.9%(68)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score56.5%(143)
57
+13%vs 2021
vs 50 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

71.4%
+4.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 67.4% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.4%
−0.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 90.1% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
71.4%
+4.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 67.4% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
9.2%
−0.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 9.7% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
74.3%
+18.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 56.1% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

65.5%
−7.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 73.1% in 2021
34.5%
+7.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 26.9% in 2021
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Las Tusas, New Mexico?

Las Tusas, New Mexico has about 253 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Las Tusas, New Mexico?

The typical household in Las Tusas, New Mexico earns about $48,878 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Las Tusas, New Mexico expensive?

In Las Tusas, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $126,700.

How educated are people in Las Tusas, New Mexico?

About 71.4% of adults age 25 and over in Las Tusas, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Las Tusas, New Mexico?

About 23.2% of people in Las Tusas, 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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