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Tijeras

New Mexico · 474 residents · 1.132 sq mi
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Tijeras has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,167. Population has grown 49% since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $104,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

474
+49%since 1990
from 319 in 1990
1990 – 2025
419 / sq mi
+49%since 1990
from 282 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.9
+19%since 1990
from 32.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2853864875886891990201020202024Tijeras
2024524
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,167
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,536 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,836
+97%since 1990
from $9,585 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.5%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 6.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$104,900
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $65,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$600
−34%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $688 in 1990
US average: $602
75.9%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 77.8% in 1990
24.1% rent
3.1
+44%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(275)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino46.4%(148)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score68%(217)
2000
White, non-Hispanic42%(199)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino56.3%(267)
Asian0.2%(1)
Diversity Score61.4%(291)
61
−10%since 1990
from 68 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.4%
+7.6 ptssince 1990
from 6.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.6%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 78.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
8.5%
+5.6 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.6 min
−34%since 1990
from 32.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tijeras, New Mexico?

Tijeras, New Mexico has about 474 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Tijeras, New Mexico earns about $34,167 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 $104,900, and the typical rent is about $600 a month.

How educated are people in Tijeras, New Mexico?

About 14.4% 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 9.5% of people in Tijeras, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tijeras, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Tijeras, New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 155 residents, a change of about 49 percent over that period.

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

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