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CITY · 2010 ACS

Truchas

New Mexico · 560 residents · 6.929 sq mi
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Truchas has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,780. Population has declined 9% since 2011. Median home value is $158,600. With a median age of 47.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
560
−9%vs 2011
vs 617 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
81 / sq mi
−9%vs 2011
vs 89 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
47.2
−9%vs 2011
vs 52.0 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
863556248931K201020202024Truchas
2024528
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,780
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $35,982 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$23,889
−2%vs 2011
vs $24,475 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.1%
−2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.2% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.9%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.5% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.359
−4%vs 2011
vs 0.373 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade20.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade17.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,600
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $121,700 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
27.8%
−72.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
11.1% rent
Vacancy rate
21.9%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.8% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
5.0%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
4.7
+39%vs 2011
vs 3.4 in 2011
2010 – 2017
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic6.3%(39)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino93.7%(578)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score14.8%(91)
2010
White, non-Hispanic12.9%(72)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino86.1%(482)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score28.6%(160)
Diversity Score
29
+93%vs 2011
vs 15 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.6%
+2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.3% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.1%
+3.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 78.4% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.2%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.9% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
54.0 min
−2%vs 2011
vs 55.2 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.7%
+3.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 73.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
23.3%
−3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.3% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.8% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.0%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.8% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.9%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 46.8% in 2011
Female
54.1%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.2% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.7%
+2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.6% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Truchas, New Mexico?

Truchas, New Mexico has about 560 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Truchas, New Mexico earns about $33,780 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Truchas, New Mexico expensive?

In Truchas, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $158,600.

How educated are people in Truchas, New Mexico?

About 19.6% 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 6.9% 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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