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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Tijeras

New Mexico · 319 residents · 1.132 sq mi
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Tijeras has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $30,536. Population has fallen 33% since 2000, a loss of 155 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $65,200. Poverty is rare here, at 6.3% of residents. Households here earn about 27% more than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

319
−33%vs 2000
vs 474 in 2000
1990 – 2025
282 / sq mi
−33%vs 2000
vs 419 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.7
−16%vs 2000
vs 38.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$30,536
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $34,167 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,585
−49%vs 2000
vs $18,836 in 2000
US average: $14,340
6.3%
−3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$65,200
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $104,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$688
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $600 in 2000
US average: $450
77.8%
+1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 75.9% in 2000
22.2% rent
2.1
−30%vs 2000
vs 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic42%(199)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino56.3%(267)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.4%(291)
1990
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(275)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino46.4%(148)
Asian0%(0)
Other13.8%(44)
Diversity Score68%(217)
68
+11%vs 2000
vs 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.8%
−7.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
78.4%
−2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.8%
−5.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

32.8 min
+52%vs 2000
vs 21.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Tijeras, New Mexico?

Tijeras, New Mexico has about 319 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Tijeras, New Mexico earns about $30,536 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tijeras, New Mexico expensive?

In Tijeras, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $65,200, and the typical rent is about $688 a month.

How educated are people in Tijeras, New Mexico?

About 6.8% of adults age 25 and over in Tijeras, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tijeras, New Mexico?

About 6.3% of people in Tijeras, 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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