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Questa

New Mexico · 1,770 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 $32,663. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $117,400. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 25% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,770
−5%since 2000
from 1,864 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
250 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 263 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.3
+17%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Questa
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,663
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,448 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,013
+20%since 2000
from $13,303 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 24.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade13%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing10.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services4.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,400
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$528
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $434 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.2%
−42.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
22.1% rent
Vacancy rate
23.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
14.1%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+5%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic15.9%(281)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino82.1%(1,453)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other2.4%(43)
Diversity Score39.1%(692)
Diversity Score
39
+5%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.5%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 65.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+21%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 86.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.6%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.7%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Questa, New Mexico?

Questa, New Mexico has about 1,770 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Questa, New Mexico earns about $32,663 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 $117,400, and the typical rent is about $528 a month.

How educated are people in Questa, New Mexico?

About 12.2% 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 21.7% 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 83 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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