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Talpa

New Mexico · 960 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 $49,161. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $302,000. With a median age of 48.8, 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 48.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
960
+3%since 2019
from 934 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
732 / sq mi
+3%since 2019
from 712 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
48.8
−9%since 2019
from 53.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
5448211K1K2K201020202024Talpa
2024955
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,161
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $32,388 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,863
+23%since 2019
from $20,280 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.7%
+7.6 ptssince 2019
from 13.1% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.1%
−28.5 ptssince 2019
from 35.7% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Arts, entertainment, food21.5%
US avg: 2%
Other services16%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$302,000
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $319,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
66.9%
−18.8 ptssince 2019
from 85.7% in 2019
33.1% rent
Afford Score
6.1
−38%since 2019
from 9.9 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic19.5%(182)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino80.5%(752)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score39.2%(366)
2020
White, non-Hispanic27.8%(267)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino67.8%(651)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score52.5%(504)
Diversity Score
53
+34%since 2019
from 39 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.9%
+7.7 ptssince 2019
from 34.2% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 91.7% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2019
from 17.8% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.1 min
−38%since 2019
from 17.8 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2019
from 88.5% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 5.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−7.1 ptssince 2019
from 10.3% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.9%
−11.6 ptssince 2019
from 63.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
55.6%
+39.9 ptssince 2019
from 15.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2019
from 58.1% in 2019
Female
46.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2019
from 41.9% in 2019
Foreign born
9.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2019
from 2.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.4%
−5.7 ptssince 2019
from 9.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Talpa, New Mexico?

Talpa, New Mexico has about 960 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Talpa, New Mexico earns about $49,161 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 $302,000.

How educated are people in Talpa, New Mexico?

About 41.9% 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 7.1% 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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