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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Questa

New Mexico · 1,864 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 $23,448. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $80,500. The poverty rate of 24.3% 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: $42,589
Older
median age 37.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,864
+10%since 1990
from 1,687 in 1990
1990 – 2025
263 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 238 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.9
+19%since 1990
from 31.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Questa
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,448
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,549 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,303
+114%since 1990
from $6,205 in 1990
US average: $21,522
24.3%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 22.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$80,500
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $66,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$434
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $324 in 1990
US average: $602
77.5%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 79.3% in 1990
22.5% rent
3.4
−14%since 1990
from 4.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic64.1%(1,081)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino85.5%(1,443)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score78.9%(1,330)
2000
White, non-Hispanic17.8%(331)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino80.5%(1,501)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score37.3%(695)
37
−53%since 1990
from 79 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.4%
+6.1 ptssince 1990
from 5.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
65.1%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 63.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.6%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 1.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.5 min
−19%since 1990
from 21.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Questa, New Mexico?

Questa, New Mexico has about 1,864 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Questa, New Mexico earns about $23,448 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 $80,500, and the typical rent is about $434 a month.

How educated are people in Questa, New Mexico?

About 11.4% 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 24.3% 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 177 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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