Talpa, NM

Census Place

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2023 Population

1,126

27.8% 1-year decline

US Senator

Martin Heinrich

Democratic Party

US Senator

Ben Ray Luján

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

54.4

14.5% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

7.64%

12.3% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$59,323

27.7% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$356,300

5.57% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

454

29.7% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Talpa, NM had a population of 1.13k people with a median age of 54.4 and a median household income of $59,323. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Talpa, NM declined from 1,559 to 1,126, a −27.8% decrease and its median household income grew from $46,473 to $59,323, a 27.7% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Talpa, NM are White (Non-Hispanic) (55.2%), White (Hispanic) (19.3%), Other (Hispanic) (12.1%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (7.46%), and Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (5.95%).

None of the households in Talpa, NM reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.3% of the residents in Talpa, NM are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Talpa, NM was $356,300, and the homeownership rate was 88.2%.

Most people in Talpa, NM drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 15.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Talpa, NM was 1 car per household.

United States New Mexico Taos County, NM Taos, NM North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM

Population & Diversity

Talpa, NM is home to a population of 1.13k people, from which 98.3% are citizens. As of 2023, 1.69% of Talpa, NM residents were born outside of the country (19 people).

In 2023, there were 2.87 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (622 people) in Talpa, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 217 White (Hispanic) and 136 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.3%

2023 Citizenship

99%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.3% of Talpa, NM residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Talpa, NM was 99%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Talpa, NM compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Talpa, NM

White (Non-Hispanic)
622 ± 358
White (Hispanic)
217 ± 152
Other (Hispanic)
136 ± 149

37.3%

Hispanic Population

420 people

37.3% of the people in Talpa, NM are hispanic (420 people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Talpa, NM as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

1.69%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

19 people

1.03%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

16 people

As of 2023, 1.69% of Talpa, NM residents (19 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Talpa, NM was 1.03%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Talpa, NM compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
83 ± 92
Gulf War (1990s)
0 ± 18
Korea
0 ± 18

Talpa, NM has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, NaNy times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Talpa, NM employs 454 people. In 2023, the largest industries in Talpa, NM were Health Care & Social Assistance (98 people), Construction (90 people), and Retail Trade (84 people), and the highest paying industries were Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($N/A), Health Care & Social Assistance ($N/A), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($N/A).

Employment

Occupations

454

2023 Value

± 258

−29.7%

1 Year decline

± 105%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Talpa, NM declined at a rate of −29.7%, from 646 employees to 454 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Talpa, NM, are Construction & Extraction Occupations (90 people), Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, & Media Occupations (84 people), and Personal Care & Service Occupations (84 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Talpa, NM.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Mexico.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New Mexico (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

454

2023 Value

± 258

−29.7%

1 Year decline

± 105%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Talpa, NM declined at a rate of −29.7%, from 646 employees to 454 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Talpa, NM, are Health Care & Social Assistance (98 people), Construction (90 people), and Retail Trade (84 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Talpa, NM, though some of these residents may live in Talpa, NM and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$57,917

Median earning men ± $1,915

$15,030

Median earning women ± $6,935

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($N/A), Other Services Except Public Administration ($N/A), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($N/A).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($N/A), Other Services Except Public Administration ($N/A), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($N/A).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.72%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 860k people employed in New Mexico. This represents a 2.72% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.8%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New Mexico.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2023, 1.18% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.99% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (451k), Some college (389k), and Bachelors Degree (255k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Talpa, NM was $356,300 in 2023, which is 1.17 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $337,500 to $356,300, a 5.57% increase. The homeownership rate in Talpa, NM is 88.2%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in Talpa, NM have an average commute time of 15.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Talpa, NM is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Housing

Property

$356,300

Median Property Value 2023

±$48,160

$540

Median Property Taxes

±$280

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Talpa, NM the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Talpa, NM compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

88.2%

Homeownership

2023

60.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 88.2% of the housing units in Talpa, NM were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 89.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Talpa, NM compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in Talpa, NM colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$59,323

Median Household Income

± $27,583

612

Number of Households

± 289

In 2023, the median household income of the 612 households in Talpa, NM grew to $59,323 from the previous year's value of $46,473.

The following chart displays the households in Talpa, NM distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $60k - $75k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Talpa, NM is from Talpa, NM.

N/A Wage GINI in N/A

In N/A, the income inequality in N/A was N/A according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a N/A N/A from N/A to N/A, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat N/A even. The GINI for N/A was N/A than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed N/A evenly in N/A in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Talpa, NM across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (63%)
Carpooled (18.5%)
Worked At Home (18.5%)

In 2023, 63% of workers in Talpa, NM drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (18.5%) and those who worked at home (18.5%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

15.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Talpa, NM have a shorter commute time (15.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Talpa, NM have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Talpa, NM compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Talpa, NM distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Talpa, NM have 1 car.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

7.64% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Talpa, NM (86 out of 1.13k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 75+, followed by Females 65 - 74 and then Males 65 - 74.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Talpa, NM is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

92% of the population of Talpa, NM has health coverage, with 4.44% on employee plans, 24.5% on Medicaid, 17.1% on Medicare, 41.7% on non-group plans, and 4.26% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in New Mexico see 1,344 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.13% increase from the previous year (1,329 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1436 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 224 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 55.2% were men and 44.8% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 17.6% under 18 years, 7.46% between 18 and 34 years, 51.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 23.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 55.2% were men and 44.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.99%

Uninsured

4.44%

Employer Coverage

24.5%

Medicaid

17.1%

Medicare

41.7%

Non-Group

4.26%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Talpa, NM grew by 61.8% from 4.94% to 7.99%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Talpa, NM changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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