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Tecolotito

New Mexico · 465 residents · 0.72 sq mi
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Tecolotito is home to 465 people in New Mexico. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 2% of adults. The poverty rate is 58.9%, above the 12.5% national rate. Owners hold 100% of the housing stock. 0% of people here were born outside the United States. People stay put here: 100% were in the same home a year ago.

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
Land area
0.72 sq mi
Population, 2010 – 2024
24158293427561201020202024Tecolotito
2024465
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1416.8%(78)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1912.3%(57)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411%(51)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4429.9%(139)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5423.7%(110)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 640%(0)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 746.5%(30)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 840%(0)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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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%
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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%
Persons per household
3.16 people
−23%since 2023
from 4.11 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
51.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2023
from 45.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino100%(432)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino100%(465)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2020; showing 2020 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.5%(3)
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%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
100.0%
US average: 74.6%
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%
Computer in household
100.0%
US average: 95.5%
Same house as last year
100.0%
US average: 87.7%
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%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married65.7%(130)
Married26.8%(53)
Widowed7.6%(15)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married61.9%(117)
Married38.1%(72)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Employer-based
37.8%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
0.0%
US average: 13.8%
Medicare
6.5%
US average: 18.4%
Medicaid
58.9%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
37.8%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
65.4%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

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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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