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Tijeras

New Mexico · 541 residents · 1.132 sq mi
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Tijeras has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,938. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $203,300. With a median age of 48.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
541
+14%since 2000
from 474 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
478 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 419 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.2
+24%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2853864875886891990201020202024Tijeras
2024524
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,938
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,167 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,950
+59%since 2000
from $18,836 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
36.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 29.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.7%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services15.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration15.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade13.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$203,300
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $104,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$600
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $600 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.9%
−28.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
18.4% rent
Vacancy rate
6.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.9%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.0
+30%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic45.8%(248)
Black0.7%(4)
Hispanic / Latino50.6%(274)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other1.3%(7)
Diversity Score65.3%(353)
Diversity Score
65
+6%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.0%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 21.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
53.8%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
39.2%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
47.2%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
24.9%
−25.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tijeras, New Mexico?

Tijeras, New Mexico has about 541 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Tijeras, New Mexico earns about $50,938 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 $203,300, and the typical rent is about $600 a month.

How educated are people in Tijeras, New Mexico?

About 20.9% 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 18.7% 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 222 residents, a change of about 70 percent over that period.

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