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Tierra Amarilla

New Mexico · 382 residents · 2.688 sq mi
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Tierra Amarilla has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,242. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 63% since 2011. Median home value is $1,000,001. Households here earn about 33% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
382
+63%vs 2011
vs 234 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
142 / sq mi
+63%vs 2011
vs 87 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
38.9
−27%vs 2011
vs 53.1 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
164337511684857201020202024Tierra Amarilla
2024429
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,242
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $31,723 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2016
Per capita income
$21,135
+50%vs 2011
vs $14,077 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.3%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 12.3% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.178
+1%vs 2011
vs 0.176 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,000,001
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,000,001 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2019
Owner-occupied
30.4%
−22.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.2% in 2011
31.3% rent
Vacancy rate
40.5%
+24.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.3%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 33.3% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
34.2
+8%vs 2011
vs 31.5 in 2011
2010 – 2016
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic2.6%(6)
Black2.6%(6)
Hispanic / Latino85.9%(201)
Asian0%(0)
Other9%(21)
Diversity Score31.6%(74)
2010
White, non-Hispanic4.7%(18)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino92.7%(354)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13.3%(51)
Diversity Score
13
−58%vs 2011
vs 32 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.1%
+14.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.3% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
68.9%
+13.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 55.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
63.9%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 64.6% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
63.2%
−18.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 82.1% in 2011
Female
36.8%
+18.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.9% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
32.1%
+17.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico?

Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico has about 382 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico?

The typical household in Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico earns about $29,242 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico expensive?

In Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $1,000,001.

How educated are people in Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico?

About 32.1% 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 12.3% of people in Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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