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Ohkay Owingeh

New Mexico · 1,194 residents · 3.84 sq mi
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With 1,194 people, Ohkay Owingeh is a city in New Mexico. The median age is 30.0, younger than the US median of 38.9. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 22% of adults. 23.6% of people here live below the federal poverty line. 2% of people here were born outside the United States. The average commute runs 15 minutes.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
74% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

1,194
+1%since 2023
from 1,178 in 2023
2010 – 2024
311 / sq mi
+1%since 2023
from 307 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
30.0
−26%since 2023
from 40.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
3.84 sq mi
Population, 20102024
1K1K1K1K2K201020202024Ohkay Owingeh
20241K
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 57.1%(85)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.2%(50)
US avg: 6%
10 to 149.3%(111)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 198.7%(104)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2413.7%(163)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3412.7%(152)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4421.1%(252)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 546.4%(76)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 649.8%(117)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 743%(36)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 843.4%(40)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.7%(8)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$47,067
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $65,179 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$25,587
−19%since 2023
from $31,428 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.2%
−14.2 ptssince 2023
from 44.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
23.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 19.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.429
+1%since 2023
from 0.427 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information25.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$719
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $421 in 2023
US average: $1,442
73.9%
−16.1 ptssince 2023
from 90.0% in 2023
26.1% rent
17.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 21.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
4.10 people
+4%since 2023
from 3.94 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
3.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
28.9%
+18.9 ptssince 2023
from 10.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic1.8%(21)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino20.9%(246)
Asian0%(0)
Other77.3%(911)
2024
White, non-Hispanic5.3%(63)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino16.2%(193)
Asian0.6%(7)
Other78%(931)
45
+1%since 2023
from 45 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Spaniard10.4%(124)
Mexican2.7%(32)
Dominican0.1%(1)
Asian origin
Filipino0.6%(7)
Pacific Islander origin
Chamorro0.4%(5)
Ancestry
American36.1%(431)
Norwegian4.9%(59)
Jamaican0.4%(5)
German0.3%(4)
Italian0.3%(4)
Section 05

Education

21.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 25.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 93.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
14.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 14.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.7 min
+38%since 2023
from 10.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
88.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 93.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
4.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
5.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
1.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

2.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 6.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
64.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2023
from 57.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
69.1%
US average: 74.6%
33.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2023
from 39.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
39.3%
−10.7 ptssince 2023
from 50.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

45.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2023
from 50.8% in 2023
54.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2023
from 49.2% in 2023
2.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
3.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2023
from 8.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
9.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
17.2%
−6.0 ptssince 2023
from 23.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
93.5%
+19.9 ptssince 2023
from 73.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
92.1%
US average: 95.5%
97.6%
US average: 87.7%
34.4%
+14.8 ptssince 2023
from 19.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
3.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married74.5%(287)
Married16.6%(64)
Widowed2.6%(10)
Divorced6.2%(24)
Women 15+
Never married72.8%(410)
Married10.3%(58)
Widowed4.4%(25)
Divorced12.4%(70)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

17.2%
−6.0 ptssince 2023
from 23.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
37.1%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
0.0%
US average: 13.8%
9.0%
US average: 18.4%
41.3%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.8%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
37.7%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
49.2%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era13.8%(4)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 29 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ohkay Owingeh, New Mexico?

Ohkay Owingeh, New Mexico has about 1,194 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ohkay Owingeh, New Mexico?

The typical household in Ohkay Owingeh, New Mexico earns about $47,067 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ohkay Owingeh, New Mexico expensive?

In Ohkay Owingeh, New Mexico, the typical rent is about $719 a month.

How educated are people in Ohkay Owingeh, New Mexico?

About 21.6% of adults age 25 and over in Ohkay Owingeh, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ohkay Owingeh, New Mexico?

About 23.6% of people in Ohkay Owingeh, 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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