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Tierra Amarilla

New Mexico · 429 residents · 2.688 sq mi
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Population has fallen 33% since 2023, a loss of 208 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 27.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Younger
median age 27.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
97% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
429
−33%since 2023
from 637 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
160 / sq mi
−33%since 2023
from 237 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
27.0
−5%since 2023
from 28.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
164337511684857201020202024Tierra Amarilla
2024429
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$28,309
+30%since 2023
from $21,724 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
97.1%
+44.1 ptssince 2023
from 53.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−46.7 ptssince 2023
from 46.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.021
−94%since 2023
from 0.367 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
97.1%
+35.7 ptssince 2023
from 61.4% in 2023
2.9% rent
Vacancy rate
46.4%
+17.6 ptssince 2023
from 28.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−43.9 ptssince 2023
from 43.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic6.9%(44)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino93.1%(593)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score16.1%(102)
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.2%(5)
Black1.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino97.7%(419)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.7%(25)
Diversity Score
6
−64%since 2023
from 16 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.0%
+10.8 ptssince 2023
from 83.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 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%
−13.5 ptssince 2023
from 13.5% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
87.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 84.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2023
from 15.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.5%
−15.5 ptssince 2023
from 37.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
79.5%
+25.2 ptssince 2023
from 54.3% in 2023
Female
20.5%
−25.2 ptssince 2023
from 45.7% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% 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
96.5%
+21.0 ptssince 2023
from 75.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.5%
−21.0 ptssince 2023
from 24.5% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico?

Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico has about 429 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico?

About 0.0% of people in Tierra Amarilla, 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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