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Tecolotito

New Mexico · 465 residents · 0.719 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 58.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
465
+8%since 2023
from 432 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
647 / sq mi
+8%since 2023
from 601 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
38.8
+130%since 2023
from 16.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
24158293427561201020202024Tecolotito
2024465
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$25,642
+243%since 2023
from $7,484 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.2%
+44.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
58.9%
−34.4 ptssince 2023
from 93.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.467
+53%since 2023
from 0.304 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services36.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration36.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−22.8 ptssince 2023
from 22.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
51.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2023
from 45.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino100%(432)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino100%(465)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
73.6%
+35.7 ptssince 2023
from 37.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
63.1%
−36.9 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−22.8 ptssince 2023
from 22.8% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 44.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
34.1%
−29.2 ptssince 2023
from 63.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2023
from 35.0% in 2023
Female
57.4%
−7.6 ptssince 2023
from 65.0% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 17.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
54.0%
+20.7 ptssince 2023
from 33.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
46.0%
−20.7 ptssince 2023
from 66.8% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tecolotito, New Mexico?

Tecolotito, New Mexico has about 465 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Tecolotito, New Mexico?

About 2.1% of adults age 25 and over in Tecolotito, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tecolotito, New Mexico?

About 58.9% of people in Tecolotito, 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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