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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Questa

New Mexico · 1,687 residents · 7.077 sq mi
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Questa has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,549. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $66,000. The poverty rate of 22.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 31.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,687
−9%vs 2000
vs 1,864 in 2000
1990 – 2025
238 / sq mi
−9%vs 2000
vs 263 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.7
−16%vs 2000
vs 37.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Questa
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$16,549
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $23,448 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$6,205
−53%vs 2000
vs $13,303 in 2000
US average: $14,340
22.0%
−2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 24.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$66,000
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $80,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$324
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $434 in 2000
US average: $450
79.3%
+1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.5% in 2000
20.7% rent
4.0
+16%vs 2000
vs 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score37.3%(695)
1990
White, non-Hispanic64.1%(1,081)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino85.5%(1,443)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other35.8%(604)
Diversity Score78.9%(1,330)
79
+111%vs 2000
vs 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.3%
−6.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
63.1%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 65.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.9%
−2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.6 min
+23%vs 2000
vs 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Questa, New Mexico?

Questa, New Mexico has about 1,687 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Questa, New Mexico earns about $16,549 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 $66,000, and the typical rent is about $324 a month.

How educated are people in Questa, New Mexico?

About 5.3% 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 22.0% of people in Questa, 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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