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Tohatchi

New Mexico · 785 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 $29,427. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 252 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $51,900. The poverty rate of 44.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
785
−24%since 2000
from 1,037 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
121 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 160 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.6
+33%since 2000
from 28.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6187328479611K1990201020202024Tohatchi
2024750
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,427
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,167 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,449
+32%since 2000
from $10,217 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
44.2%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 31.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information6.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade1.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$51,900
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$615
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $305 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.6%
+22.2 ptssince 2000
from 54.5% in 2000
23.4% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+15%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score62.6%(649)
2020
White, non-Hispanic3.9%(31)
Black0.5%(4)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(31)
Asian3.3%(26)
Other90.2%(708)
Diversity Score26.6%(209)
Diversity Score
27
−58%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
−16.7 ptssince 2000
from 31.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.3%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+28%since 2000
from 20.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.9%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 85.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2011
from 45.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.8%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
50.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.9%
−31.4 ptssince 2013
from 52.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tohatchi, New Mexico?

Tohatchi, New Mexico has about 785 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Tohatchi, New Mexico earns about $29,427 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 $51,900, and the typical rent is about $615 a month.

How educated are people in Tohatchi, New Mexico?

About 14.8% 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 44.2% 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 80 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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