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Tome

New Mexico · 1,723 residents · 5.524 sq mi
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Tome has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $85,448. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $269,300. With a median age of 48.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 33% more than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

1,723
+13%since 2023
from 1,525 in 2023
2010 – 2024
312 / sq mi
+13%since 2023
from 276 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
48.4
−20%since 2023
from 60.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
8661K2K2K3K201020202024Tome
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$85,448
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $84,243 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$44,779
−12%since 2023
from $50,830 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.6%
−8.0 ptssince 2023
from 62.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
12.2%
+8.0 ptssince 2023
from 4.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.539
+10%since 2023
from 0.489 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade26.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade13.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services9.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Information1.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$269,300
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $272,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$1,385
US average: $1,442
88.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2023
from 96.0% in 2023
12.0% rent
7.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 7.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
19.4%
−6.4 ptssince 2023
from 25.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
67.6%
+67.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
3.2
−3%since 2023
from 3.2 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic58.4%(890)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino39.9%(609)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.7%(26)
Diversity Score62.5%(952)
2024
White, non-Hispanic55%(947)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino36.8%(634)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.2%(142)
Diversity Score69.5%(1,197)
69
+11%since 2023
from 62 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.5%
−6.4 ptssince 2023
from 17.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 90.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
10.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2023
from 16.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.3 min
−3%since 2023
from 23.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
51.5%
−7.9 ptssince 2023
from 59.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
2.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
45.7%
+8.3 ptssince 2023
from 37.4% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

13.9%
+12.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
66.8%
+9.3 ptssince 2023
from 57.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
14.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 15.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
24.7%
−6.7 ptssince 2023
from 31.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

49.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2023
from 54.9% in 2023
50.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2023
from 45.1% in 2023
3.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
11.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2023
from 17.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
13.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 14.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
5.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2023
from 10.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
90.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 90.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
79.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 75.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
20.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 24.4% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tome, New Mexico?

Tome, New Mexico has about 1,723 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Tome, New Mexico earns about $85,448 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tome, New Mexico expensive?

In Tome, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $269,300, and the typical rent is about $1,385 a month.

How educated are people in Tome, New Mexico?

About 11.5% of adults age 25 and over in Tome, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tome, New Mexico?

About 12.2% of people in Tome, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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

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