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Truchas

New Mexico · 467 residents · 6.929 sq mi
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The city has more than doubled in size since 2019, adding 291 residents. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $165,900. With a median age of 52.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Older
median age 52.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

467
+165%since 2019
from 176 in 2019
2010 – 2024
67 / sq mi
+165%since 2019
from 25 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
52.2
+12%since 2019
from 46.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 20102024
863556248931K201020202024Truchas
2024528
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$41,763
−19%since 2019
from $51,366 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.3%
−6.9 ptssince 2019
from 62.1% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
9.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2019
from 11.9% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$165,900
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $164,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
$1,063
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,073 in 2019
US average: $1,124
91.2%
+23.3 ptssince 2019
from 68.0% in 2019
8.8% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic27.3%(48)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino67.6%(119)
Asian0.6%(1)
Other4.5%(8)
Diversity Score58.3%(103)
2020
White, non-Hispanic22.9%(107)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino74.3%(347)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(9)
Diversity Score48.4%(226)
48
−17%since 2019
from 58 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

45.7%
−26.7 ptssince 2019
from 72.5% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
12.6%
−9.9 ptssince 2019
from 22.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

47.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 49.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
47.3%
−27.8 ptssince 2019
from 75.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
86.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 84.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

49.6%
+20.1 ptssince 2019
from 29.5% in 2019
50.4%
−20.1 ptssince 2019
from 70.5% in 2019
5.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 8.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
0.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 0.6% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Truchas, New Mexico?

Truchas, New Mexico has about 467 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Truchas, New Mexico expensive?

In Truchas, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $165,900, and the typical rent is about $1,063 a month.

How educated are people in Truchas, New Mexico?

About 45.7% 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 9.2% 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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