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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Truth or Consequences

New Mexico · 6,216 residents · 27.996 sq mi
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Truth or Consequences has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $14,090. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $45,000. With a median age of 53.1, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 42% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 53.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

6,216
−15%vs 2000
vs 7,289 in 2000
1990 – 2025
222 / sq mi
−15%vs 2000
vs 260 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
53.1
+11%vs 2000
vs 48.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6K6K7K7K7K1990201020202024Truth or Consequences
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$14,090
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $20,986 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,302
−35%vs 2000
vs $14,415 in 2000
US average: $14,340
20.7%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 23.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$45,000
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $53,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$211
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $332 in 2000
US average: $450
68.4%
+0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 67.9% in 2000
31.6% rent
3.2
+26%vs 2000
vs 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.1%(5,037)
Black0.5%(37)
Hispanic / Latino27.4%(1,994)
Asian0.2%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score51.8%(3,777)
1990
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(5,709)
Black0.5%(34)
Hispanic / Latino22.9%(1,426)
Asian0.2%(12)
Other7.4%(461)
Diversity Score50.4%(3,135)
50
−3%vs 2000
vs 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.3%
−5.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
63.0%
−11.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.1%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.2 min
−3%vs 2000
vs 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico?

Truth or Consequences, New Mexico has about 6,216 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico?

The typical household in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico earns about $14,090 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Truth or Consequences, New Mexico expensive?

In Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $45,000, and the typical rent is about $211 a month.

How educated are people in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico?

About 7.3% of adults age 25 and over in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico?

About 20.7% of people in Truth or Consequences, 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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