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Tijeras

New Mexico · 465 residents · 1.132 sq mi
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Tijeras has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,781. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $174,700. With a median age of 50.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
465
−2%since 2000
from 474 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
411 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 419 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.1
+29%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2853864875886891990201020202024Tijeras
2024524
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,781
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,167 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,091
+54%since 2000
from $18,836 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.0%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services18%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration14.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade1.3%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$174,700
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $104,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$921
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $600 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
19.0% rent
Afford Score
2.9
−6%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic44.7%(208)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino49%(228)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other3.3%(15)
Diversity Score67.2%(312)
Diversity Score
67
+9%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.6%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.5%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.9 min
+80%since 2000
from 21.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−8.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.5%
+11.9 ptssince 2011
from 50.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.1%
−45.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.9%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
41.1%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.6%
−81.2 ptssince 2013
from 84.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tijeras, New Mexico?

Tijeras, New Mexico has about 465 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Tijeras, New Mexico earns about $60,781 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 $174,700, and the typical rent is about $921 a month.

How educated are people in Tijeras, New Mexico?

About 28.6% 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 12.0% 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 146 residents, a change of about 46 percent over that period.

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

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