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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Truth or Consequences

New Mexico · 7,289 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 $20,986. Population has grown 17% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $53,000. With a median age of 48.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 39% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 48.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,289
+17%since 1990
from 6,216 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
260 / sq mi
+17%since 1990
from 222 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
48.0
−10%since 1990
from 53.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K7K7K1990201020202024Truth or Consequences
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,986
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,090 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,415
+55%since 1990
from $9,302 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
23.2%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 20.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,000
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$332
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $211 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
67.9%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 68.4% in 1990
32.1% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−21%since 1990
from 3.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
+5.9 ptssince 1990
from 7.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.2%
+11.2 ptssince 1990
from 63.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.5 min
+3%since 1990
from 12.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

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

Truth or Consequences, New Mexico has about 7,289 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico earns about $20,986 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 $53,000, and the typical rent is about $332 a month.

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

About 13.2% 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 23.2% of people in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Truth or Consequences, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Truth or Consequences, New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,073 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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