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Tularosa

New Mexico · 2,842 residents · 2.819 sq mi
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Tularosa has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,192. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $93,500. With a median age of 42.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 31% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,842
−1%since 2000
from 2,864 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,008 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,016 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.8
+10%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Tularosa
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,192
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,522 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,824
+27%since 2000
from $12,507 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
31.3%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.355
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,500
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$474
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $349 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.7%
−37.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
28.7% rent
Vacancy rate
10.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+47%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic38.8%(1,110)
Black0.5%(15)
Hispanic / Latino56.1%(1,606)
Asian0.4%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.6%(1,765)
2010
White, non-Hispanic38.8%(1,103)
Black0.5%(13)
Hispanic / Latino53.9%(1,532)
Asian0.4%(11)
Other1.9%(53)
Diversity Score64.4%(1,830)
Diversity Score
64
+4%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.9%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+67%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 88.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
26.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 26.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.7%
−22.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
49.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
25.6%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tularosa, New Mexico?

Tularosa, New Mexico has about 2,842 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Tularosa, New Mexico earns about $30,192 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tularosa, New Mexico expensive?

In Tularosa, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $93,500, and the typical rent is about $474 a month.

How educated are people in Tularosa, New Mexico?

About 17.9% of adults age 25 and over in Tularosa, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tularosa, New Mexico?

About 31.3% of people in Tularosa, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tularosa, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Tularosa, New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 227 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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