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Truchas

New Mexico · 528 residents · 6.93 sq mi
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Truchas is home to 528 people in New Mexico. The median age is 65.5, about 27 years above the US median. The population has more than doubled since 2023, adding 250 people. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 15% of adults. Owners hold 84% of the housing stock. 0% of locals were born outside the United States.

At a glance
Older
median age 65.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
84% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

528
+90%since 2023
from 278 in 2023
2010 – 2024
76 / sq mi
+90%since 2023
from 40 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
65.5
−2%since 2023
from 66.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
6.93 sq mi
Population, 20102024
863556248931K201020202024Truchas
2024528
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190.2%(1)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240.2%(1)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 340%(0)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 440%(0)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5423.3%(123)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6417.2%(91)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7436%(190)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8423.1%(122)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$53,876
+81%since 2023
from $29,769 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.1%
+36.1 ptssince 2023
from 22.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
8.3%
−11.5 ptssince 2023
from 19.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.254
−6%since 2023
from 0.271 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information67.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$315,800
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
84.5%
+31.5 ptssince 2023
from 52.9% in 2023
15.5% rent
15.0%
−15.2 ptssince 2023
from 30.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
1.90 people
−6%since 2023
from 2.02 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
0.0%
−12.5 ptssince 2023
from 12.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic42.1%(117)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino53.6%(149)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.3%(12)
2024
White, non-Hispanic18.8%(99)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino81.3%(429)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
38
−43%since 2023
from 67 in 2023
2011 – 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
Spaniard47.3%(250)
Ancestry
German8.1%(43)
Irish8.1%(43)
Lithuanian0.2%(1)
Section 05

Education

14.6%
−15.5 ptssince 2023
from 30.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
6.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 8.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

99.3%
+99.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
−95.7 ptssince 2023
from 95.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.3% 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%
25.8%
+9.2 ptssince 2023
from 16.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
1.1%
US average: 74.6%
0.0%
−26.1 ptssince 2023
from 26.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
32.4%
−65.5 ptssince 2023
from 97.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

61.7%
−11.6 ptssince 2023
from 73.4% in 2023
38.3%
+11.6 ptssince 2023
from 26.6% in 2023
0.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
2.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
32.6%
+26.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
86.3%
+15.7 ptssince 2023
from 70.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
86.3%
US average: 95.5%
99.6%
US average: 87.7%
25.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 22.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
74.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2023
from 69.1% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married21.5%(70)
Married31.9%(104)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced46.6%(152)
Women 15+
Never married33.7%(68)
Married45.5%(92)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced20.8%(42)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
30.1%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
23.3%
US average: 13.8%
74.2%
US average: 18.4%
0.2%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
47.3%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
74.4%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era100%(12)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 12 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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How many people live in Truchas, New Mexico?

Truchas, New Mexico has about 528 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Truchas, New Mexico expensive?

In Truchas, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $315,800.

How educated are people in Truchas, New Mexico?

About 14.6% of adults age 25 and over in Truchas, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Truchas, New Mexico?

About 8.3% of people in Truchas, 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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