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Yah-ta-hey

New Mexico · 590 residents · 3.435 sq mi
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Yah-ta-hey is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $68,920. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $71,400. At a median age of 32.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 57% more than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
590
+2%since 2000
from 580 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
172 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 169 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.4
+22%since 2000
from 26.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
1643264886498112000201020202024Yah-ta-hey
2024507
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,920
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,023 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,296
−8%since 2000
from $26,307 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
33.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.339
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information23.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,400
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
30.0%
−64.9 ptssince 2000
from 94.9% in 2000
8.9% rent
Vacancy rate
23.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
1.0
+9%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic10.5%(61)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino16.9%(98)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.7%(352)
2010
White, non-Hispanic7.6%(45)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino13.4%(79)
Asian0%(0)
Other88.9%(525)
Diversity Score41.3%(244)
Diversity Score
41
−32%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.9%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
68.8%
−8.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
22.9%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+79%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
45.4%
−22.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.5% in 2009
Female
51.8%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.8%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Yah-ta-hey, New Mexico?

Yah-ta-hey, New Mexico has about 590 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Yah-ta-hey, New Mexico?

The typical household in Yah-ta-hey, New Mexico earns about $68,920 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Yah-ta-hey, New Mexico expensive?

In Yah-ta-hey, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $71,400.

How educated are people in Yah-ta-hey, New Mexico?

About 22.9% of adults age 25 and over in Yah-ta-hey, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Yah-ta-hey, New Mexico?

About 12.1% of people in Yah-ta-hey, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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