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Tesuque

New Mexico · 925 residents · 5.658 sq mi
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Tesuque is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $104,487. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $867,000. With a median age of 56.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 138% more than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 56.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 90%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
925
+2%since 2000
from 909 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
163 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 161 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
56.3
+17%since 2000
from 48.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7549641K1K2K1990201020202024Tesuque
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$104,487
+129%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,029 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$84,668
+61%since 2000
from $52,473 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
77.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.9%
−10.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.505
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade14%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food12.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$867,000
+90%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $360,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,358
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $923 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.1%
−33.4 ptssince 2000
from 67.5% in 2000
34.3% rent
Vacancy rate
24.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.8%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.8%
+17.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
8.3
−17%since 2000
from 10.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic69.5%(643)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino27.2%(252)
Asian0.8%(7)
Other1.1%(10)
Diversity Score53.8%(497)
Diversity Score
54
−10%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
57.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 49.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.5%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
28.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 23.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+60%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
12.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.7%
−46.7 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
54.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
8.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.0%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tesuque, New Mexico?

Tesuque, New Mexico has about 925 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Tesuque, New Mexico earns about $104,487 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 $867,000, and the typical rent is about $1,358 a month.

How educated are people in Tesuque, New Mexico?

About 57.5% 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 1.9% 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 597 residents, a change of about -39 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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