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Tularosa

New Mexico · 2,553 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 $44,286. Population has declined 11% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $116,200. With a median age of 46.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,553
−11%since 2000
from 2,864 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
906 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 1,016 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.2
+18%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Tularosa
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,286
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,522 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,937
+83%since 2000
from $12,507 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.5%
+18.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.7%
−8.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade1.4%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$116,200
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$905
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $349 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
28.3% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+25%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic36.6%(934)
Black0.7%(19)
Hispanic / Latino52.9%(1,351)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score61.9%(1,579)
Diversity Score
62
Unchangedsince 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.4%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.4%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.0 min
+94%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 88.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 19.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 50.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
8.4%
−40.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
53.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.0%
−70.9 ptssince 2013
from 82.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tularosa, New Mexico?

Tularosa, New Mexico has about 2,553 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Tularosa, New Mexico earns about $44,286 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 $116,200, and the typical rent is about $905 a month.

How educated are people in Tularosa, New Mexico?

About 24.4% 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 12.7% of people in Tularosa, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tularosa, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Tularosa, New Mexico has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 62 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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