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Tecolote

New Mexico · 298 residents · 5.625 sq mi
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Tecolote has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,701. The city has more than doubled in size since 2011, adding 237 residents. At a median age of 32.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 61.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 62% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.0
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Renter-heavy
35% owner-occupied
US average: 45%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
298
+389%vs 2011
vs 61 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
53 / sq mi
+389%vs 2011
vs 11 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
32.0
+25%vs 2011
vs 25.6 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
081163244325201020202024Tecolote
2024126
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$16,701
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $20,536 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2020
Per capita income
$7,049
−7%vs 2011
vs $7,618 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
61.8%
−12.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 73.8% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.250
+33%vs 2011
vs 0.188 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance54.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical54.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,300
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
35.3%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 36.4% in 2011
11.8% rent
Vacancy rate
25.5%
−9.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 35.3% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.9%
−65.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+100.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.3
2010 – 2020
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino100%(61)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic6.7%(20)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino92.6%(276)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score15.8%(47)
Diversity Score
16
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.2%
+26.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
26.2%
−13.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 40.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% 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%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% 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
45.9%
+45.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
0.0%
−100.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.8%
+7.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 54.1% in 2011
Female
38.2%
−7.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 45.9% in 2011
Foreign born
29.6%
+29.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tecolote, New Mexico?

Tecolote, New Mexico has about 298 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Tecolote, New Mexico earns about $16,701 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tecolote, New Mexico expensive?

In Tecolote, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $72,300.

How educated are people in Tecolote, New Mexico?

About 26.2% of adults age 25 and over in Tecolote, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tecolote, New Mexico?

About 61.8% of people in Tecolote, 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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