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Tohatchi

New Mexico · 750 residents · 6.468 sq mi
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Tohatchi has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,125. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 287 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $56,700. At a median age of 33.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
750
−28%since 2000
from 1,037 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
116 / sq mi
+14%since 2009
from 101 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
33.3
+18%since 2000
from 28.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
6187328479611K1990201020202024Tohatchi
2024750
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.3%(47)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 910.4%(78)
US avg: 6%
10 to 148%(60)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 198.1%(61)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.3%(25)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3416.8%(126)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.7%(95)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 549.5%(71)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6412.3%(92)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 748.3%(62)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.4%(33)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,125
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,167 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,019
+86%since 2000
from $10,217 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.2%
+24.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
31.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 31.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
+3%since 2010
from 0.408 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,700
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$585
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $305 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.4%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 54.5% in 2000
33.6% rent
Vacancy rate
22.7%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
2.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
+50.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.2
−23%since 2009
from 1.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
26
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic6.1%(63)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(43)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.3%(10)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(28)
Asian6.7%(50)
Other88.3%(662)
Diversity Score
27
+263%since 2009
from 7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican3.7%(28)
Asian origin
Filipino6.3%(47)
Japanese0.4%(3)
Ancestry
German0.9%(7)
RANKED:Largest Filipino population · Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest Japanese population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
−18.6 ptssince 2000
from 31.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.8%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.1%
−10.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.9 min
+62%since 2000
from 20.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.4%
−17.4 ptssince 2009
from 85.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.8%
+18.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.3%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 45.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.6%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.4%
−46.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
45.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
5.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.5%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2012
from 17.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.8%
−37.5 ptssince 2013
from 52.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
67.8%
+35.4 ptssince 2017
from 32.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
64.0%
+12.6 ptssince 2016
from 51.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married68.4%(197)
Married20.5%(59)
Widowed5.6%(16)
Divorced5.6%(16)
Women 15+
Never married54.2%(150)
Married30.3%(84)
Widowed13%(36)
Divorced2.5%(7)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tohatchi, New Mexico?

Tohatchi, New Mexico has about 750 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Tohatchi, New Mexico earns about $48,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tohatchi, New Mexico expensive?

In Tohatchi, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $56,700, and the typical rent is about $585 a month.

How educated are people in Tohatchi, New Mexico?

About 12.9% of adults age 25 and over in Tohatchi, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tohatchi, New Mexico?

About 31.3% of people in Tohatchi, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tohatchi, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Tohatchi, New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 45 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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