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Questa

New Mexico · 1,809 residents (2025 est.) · 7.077 sq mi
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Questa has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,308. Population has grown 32% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $233,500. With a median age of 51.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 26% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,466
+32%since 2000
from 1,864 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
348 / sq mi
+29%since 2009
from 270 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
51.8
+37%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,809 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Questa
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 51.5%(38)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 92.3%(57)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.4%(183)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 193.6%(90)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2412.1%(298)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 348.6%(211)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 448.3%(204)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 548.8%(216)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6419.4%(478)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 747.9%(196)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8419.5%(481)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.6%(14)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,308
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,448 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,058
+118%since 2000
from $13,303 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.7%
+22.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.5%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 24.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.432
+6%since 2010
from 0.408 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade18.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing2.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade1.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$233,500
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$703
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $434 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.9%
−9.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
32.1% rent
Vacancy rate
18.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.1%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.9%
+28.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.9
+17%since 2009
from 4.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
63
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic17.8%(331)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino80.5%(1,501)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic17.9%(442)
Black0.5%(13)
Hispanic / Latino71.2%(1,757)
Asian1.9%(46)
Other8.4%(208)
Diversity Score
57
+40%since 2009
from 41 in 2009
2009 – 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
Mexican24.1%(595)
Spaniard22.1%(544)
Puerto Rican0.6%(14)
Asian origin
Asian Indian1.9%(46)
Ancestry
German3.6%(88)
Scottish2.1%(53)
Polish2.1%(51)
Irish2%(49)
English1.7%(42)
Dutch0.5%(12)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest Spaniard population · Largest German population · Largest Scottish population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.4%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.1%
+25.0 ptssince 2000
from 65.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+14%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.0%
−20.6 ptssince 2009
from 86.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.0%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.5%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−8.7 ptssince 2011
from 11.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 54.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.1%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.7%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
45.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.6%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
33.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2012
from 29.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.8%
−72.1 ptssince 2013
from 85.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
70.7%
+30.5 ptssince 2017
from 40.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
57.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2016
from 54.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
42.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2016
from 45.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married52.2%(593)
Married32.1%(365)
Widowed7.6%(86)
Divorced8.1%(92)
Women 15+
Never married24.3%(256)
Married44.1%(464)
Widowed19.9%(209)
Divorced11.7%(123)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Questa, New Mexico?

Questa, New Mexico has about 2,466 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Questa, New Mexico earns about $47,308 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Questa, New Mexico expensive?

In Questa, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $233,500, and the typical rent is about $703 a month.

How educated are people in Questa, New Mexico?

About 21.4% of adults age 25 and over in Questa, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Questa, New Mexico?

About 17.5% of people in Questa, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Questa, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Questa, New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 779 residents, a change of about 46 percent over that period.

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

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