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Talpa

New Mexico · 778 residents · 1.311 sq mi
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Talpa has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,094. Population has fallen 30% since 2011, a loss of 337 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $275,400. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% 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
778
−30%vs 2011
vs 1,115 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
593 / sq mi
−30%vs 2011
vs 850 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
44.1
+21%vs 2011
vs 36.4 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,094
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $51,250 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,895
+1%vs 2011
vs $25,630 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.5%
−2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.4% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.8%
+3.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.454
+20%vs 2011
vs 0.378 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance16.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical16.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade16.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Information16.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$275,400
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $275,300 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$842
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $926 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.9%
−50.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 78.4% in 2011
31.9% rent
Vacancy rate
18.8%
−5.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.8% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.6%
+20.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.3% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.3%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.6% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.7
+25%vs 2011
vs 5.4 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic13.2%(147)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino86.8%(968)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score28.6%(319)
2010
White, non-Hispanic22.9%(178)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino74.7%(581)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score45.9%(357)
Diversity Score
46
+60%vs 2011
vs 29 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.1%
+2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.5% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.4%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 81.3% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.0%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.4% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
−3%vs 2011
vs 18.1 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
94.9%
+5.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 89.6% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.1%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.2% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−5.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.2% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.1%
+3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.1% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.7%
+1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.9% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.5%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 56.1% in 2011
Female
44.5%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 43.9% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.1% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.6%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.9% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Talpa, New Mexico?

Talpa, New Mexico has about 778 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Talpa, New Mexico earns about $41,094 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 $275,400, and the typical rent is about $842 a month.

How educated are people in Talpa, New Mexico?

About 14.1% 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 3.8% of people in Talpa, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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