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CITY · 2020 ACS

Ohkay Owingeh

New Mexico · 1,464 residents · 3.839 sq mi
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Ohkay Owingeh has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,875. Population has grown 17% since 2019. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $2,000,001. At a median age of 32.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Despite a median home value of $2,000,001, the poverty rate sits 60% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% 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

Total population
1,464
+17%since 2019
from 1,256 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
381 / sq mi
+17%since 2019
from 327 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
32.8
−14%since 2019
from 38.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K201020202024Ohkay Owingeh
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,875
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $43,333 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,243
+15%since 2019
from $20,266 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.7%
+9.0 ptssince 2019
from 26.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 21.4% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information27.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade1.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0.2%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$2,000,001
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $2,000,001 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2023
Median gross rent
$713
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $614 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.8%
−10.6 ptssince 2019
from 88.4% in 2019
22.2% rent
Afford Score
38.6
−16%since 2019
from 46.2 in 2019
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic2.4%(30)
Black1.1%(14)
Hispanic / Latino26.7%(335)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other69.7%(875)
Diversity Score55.4%(695)
2020
White, non-Hispanic2.6%(38)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino18.3%(268)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other70%(1,025)
Diversity Score46.8%(685)
Diversity Score
47
−16%since 2019
from 55 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.2%
+8.0 ptssince 2019
from 12.2% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 95.8% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2019
from 3.9% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.7 min
−27%since 2019
from 21.5 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
95.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 94.5% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 6.8% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2019
from 11.4% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.7%
+9.3 ptssince 2019
from 45.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
52.8%
+15.5 ptssince 2019
from 37.3% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 52.6% in 2019
Female
47.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 47.4% in 2019
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 0.5% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.6%
−7.0 ptssince 2019
from 26.6% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ohkay Owingeh, New Mexico?

Ohkay Owingeh, New Mexico has about 1,464 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ohkay Owingeh, New Mexico earns about $51,875 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 median home is worth about $2,000,001, and the typical rent is about $713 a month.

How educated are people in Ohkay Owingeh, New Mexico?

About 20.2% 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 20.6% of people in Ohkay Owingeh, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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