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Talpa

New Mexico · 955 residents · 1.311 sq mi
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Talpa has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,167. Population has fallen 15% since 2023, a loss of 171 residents. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $387,300. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

955
−15%since 2023
from 1,126 in 2023
2010 – 2024
728 / sq mi
−15%since 2023
from 859 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
39.7
−27%since 2023
from 54.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
5448211K1K2K201020202024Talpa
2024955
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$49,167
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $59,323 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$22,007
−30%since 2023
from $31,223 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
9.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 10.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
13.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2023
from 7.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.348
+20%since 2023
from 0.289 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Arts, entertainment, food24.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Information18.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$387,300
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $356,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
86.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 88.2% in 2023
13.4% rent
29.8%
+13.0 ptssince 2023
from 16.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
50.2%
+19.2 ptssince 2023
from 30.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
100.0%
+26.4 ptssince 2023
from 73.6% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
7.9
+31%since 2023
from 6.0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic55.2%(622)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino37.3%(420)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.5%(84)
Diversity Score68.8%(774)
2024
White, non-Hispanic69.7%(666)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino21.3%(203)
Asian0%(0)
Other9%(86)
Diversity Score57.5%(550)
58
−16%since 2023
from 69 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

60.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 55.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.7%
+9.8 ptssince 2023
from 87.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
27.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2023
from 32.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

30.1 min
+94%since 2023
from 15.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
52.0%
−11.0 ptssince 2023
from 63.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
23.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 18.5% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
24.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2023
from 18.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
15.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 10.5% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
49.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 48.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
64.6%
+7.1 ptssince 2023
from 57.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

50.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 55.2% in 2023
49.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 44.8% in 2023
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
13.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 16.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
17.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 14.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2023
from 8.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
84.2%
+21.6 ptssince 2023
from 62.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
77.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2023
from 71.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
21.3%
−7.5 ptssince 2023
from 28.8% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Talpa, New Mexico?

Talpa, New Mexico has about 955 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Talpa, New Mexico earns about $49,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Talpa, New Mexico expensive?

In Talpa, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $387,300.

How educated are people in Talpa, New Mexico?

About 60.4% of adults age 25 and over in Talpa, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Talpa, New Mexico?

About 13.2% of people in Talpa, 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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