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Questa

New Mexico · 1,742 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 $40,865. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $137,500. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% 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
1,742
−7%since 2000
from 1,864 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
246 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 263 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.8
+21%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Questa
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,865
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,448 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,327
+68%since 2000
from $13,303 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.9%
−17.4 ptssince 2000
from 24.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services9.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food7.6%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$137,500
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$784
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $434 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
22.9% rent
Afford Score
3.4
−2%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic16.7%(291)
Black0.5%(9)
Hispanic / Latino80%(1,394)
Asian0.5%(8)
Other0.2%(4)
Diversity Score37.9%(659)
Diversity Score
38
+1%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
+26.7 ptssince 2000
from 65.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+35%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.5%
−16.2 ptssince 2009
from 86.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.7%
−11.0 ptssince 2011
from 11.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 54.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.8%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
44.4%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.7%
−81.2 ptssince 2013
from 85.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Questa, New Mexico?

Questa, New Mexico has about 1,742 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Questa, New Mexico earns about $40,865 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 $137,500, and the typical rent is about $784 a month.

How educated are people in Questa, New Mexico?

About 13.1% 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 6.9% 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 55 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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