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Tesuque

New Mexico · 1,079 residents · 5.658 sq mi
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Tesuque has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,865. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $849,300. With a median age of 68.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Despite a median home value of $849,300, the poverty rate sits 47% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 68.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
66% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,079
+19%since 2000
from 909 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
191 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 161 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
68.3
+42%since 2000
from 48.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
7549641K1K2K1990201020202024Tesuque
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,865
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,029 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$78,564
+50%since 2000
from $52,473 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.8%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.652
+29%since 2010
from 0.505 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services11%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration11%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Information5.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Construction4.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing4.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade2.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$849,300
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $360,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,141
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $923 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.5% in 2000
27.3% rent
Vacancy rate
22.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
15.2
+52%since 2000
from 10.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
25
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic60.5%(550)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino35.6%(324)
Asian0.8%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score60%(545)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.3%(834)
Black1.2%(13)
Hispanic / Latino17.6%(190)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.9%(42)
Diversity Score46.2%(499)
Diversity Score
46
−23%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
66.2%
+17.2 ptssince 2000
from 49.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.6%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
34.6%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 23.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.9 min
−3%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.8%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
36.1%
+26.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
19.5%
+14.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
28.1%
−45.9 ptssince 2011
from 74.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
68.6%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.8%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
56.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.7%
−48.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2012
from 11.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.9%
−93.3 ptssince 2013
from 96.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2017
from 81.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2016
from 80.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2016
from 14.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tesuque, New Mexico?

Tesuque, New Mexico has about 1,079 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Tesuque, New Mexico earns about $55,865 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tesuque, New Mexico expensive?

In Tesuque, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $849,300, and the typical rent is about $1,141 a month.

How educated are people in Tesuque, New Mexico?

About 66.2% of adults age 25 and over in Tesuque, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tesuque, New Mexico?

About 18.4% of people in Tesuque, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tesuque, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Tesuque, New Mexico has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 443 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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