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Tortugas

New Mexico · 381 residents · 0.199 sq mi
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Tortugas has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,554. Population has fallen 41% since 2023, a loss of 261 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 55.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 51% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 55.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
68% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

381
−41%since 2023
from 642 in 2023
2020 – 2024
1,915 / sq mi
−41%since 2023
from 3,226 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
55.1
Unchangedsince 2023
from 55.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
33946559171684220202024Tortugas
2024381
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,554
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $29,096 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2023 – 2024
$29,822
+51%since 2023
from $19,688 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
12.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 9.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
0.0%
−30.4 ptssince 2023
from 30.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.277
−27%since 2023
from 0.379 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$83,200
US average: $376,019
67.9%
−19.1 ptssince 2023
from 87.0% in 2023
32.1% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
21.6%
+14.2 ptssince 2023
from 7.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
76.5%
+76.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic5.6%(36)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino94.4%(606)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13.2%(85)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0.5%(2)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino99.5%(379)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.3%(5)
1
−90%since 2023
from 13 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.6%
+12.0 ptssince 2023
from 67.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

67.9%
−27.1 ptssince 2023
from 95.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
26.5%
+26.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
5.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 5.0% 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%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
73.6%
+29.4 ptssince 2023
from 44.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
0.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2023
from 10.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
5.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 5.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

54.6%
+15.7 ptssince 2023
from 38.9% in 2023
45.4%
−15.7 ptssince 2023
from 61.1% in 2023
10.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
4.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
3.9%
−17.1 ptssince 2023
from 21.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
91.7%
+19.3 ptssince 2023
from 72.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
23.4%
−14.0 ptssince 2023
from 37.4% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
76.6%
+23.7 ptssince 2023
from 52.9% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tortugas, New Mexico?

Tortugas, New Mexico has about 381 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Tortugas, New Mexico earns about $31,554 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tortugas, New Mexico expensive?

In Tortugas, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $83,200.

How educated are people in Tortugas, New Mexico?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Tortugas, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tortugas, New Mexico?

About 0.0% of people in Tortugas, 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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