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Tierra Amarilla

New Mexico · 297 residents · 2.688 sq mi
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Population has fallen 62% since 2019, a loss of 487 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 45.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 75.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 45.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
73% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
297
−62%since 2019
from 784 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
110 / sq mi
−62%since 2019
from 292 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
45.4
+24%since 2019
from 36.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
164337511684857201020202024Tierra Amarilla
2024429
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$10,714
+3%since 2019
from $10,354 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2019
from 24.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
75.5%
+11.9 ptssince 2019
from 63.6% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade30.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
72.6%
+19.8 ptssince 2019
from 52.8% in 2019
27.4% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic10.5%(82)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino88.5%(694)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(8)
Diversity Score25.7%(201)
2020
White, non-Hispanic16.8%(50)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino79.1%(235)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other1.1%(3)
Diversity Score38.7%(115)
Diversity Score
39
+51%since 2019
from 26 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 10.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2019
from 92.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2019
from 4.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
32.9%
+8.9 ptssince 2019
from 24.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
19.9%
−35.3 ptssince 2019
from 55.1% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.7%
−15.9 ptssince 2019
from 59.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
67.9%
+10.7 ptssince 2019
from 57.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.2%
−17.9 ptssince 2019
from 60.1% in 2019
Female
57.8%
+17.9 ptssince 2019
from 39.9% in 2019
Foreign born
10.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2019
from 5.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2019
from 6.5% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico?

Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico has about 297 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico?

About 9.8% 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 75.5% of people in Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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