Truth or Consequences, NM

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2021 Population

6,078

4.09% 1-year growth

US Senator

Martin Heinrich

Democratic Party

US Senator

Ben Ray Luján

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

43.7

6.62% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

30.4%

0.229% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$28,837

2.08% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$85,600

1.54% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Truth or Consequences, NM had a population of 6.08k people with a median age of 43.7 and a median household income of $28,837. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Truth or Consequences, NM grew from 5,839 to 6,078, a 4.09% increase and its median household income grew from $28,250 to $28,837, a 2.08% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Truth or Consequences, NM are White (Non-Hispanic) (58.6%), White (Hispanic) (16.7%), Two+ (Hispanic) (9.41%), Other (Hispanic) (5.3%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (4.51%).

None of the households in Truth or Consequences, 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.

98.7% of the residents in Truth or Consequences, NM are U.S. citizens.

In 2021, the median property value in Truth or Consequences, NM was $85,600, and the homeownership rate was 68.5%.

Most people in Truth or Consequences, NM drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 13.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Truth or Consequences, NM was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Truth or Consequences, NM is home to a population of 6.08k people, from which 98.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.19% of Truth or Consequences, NM residents were born outside of the country (194 people).

In 2021, there were 3.52 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (3.56k people) in Truth or Consequences, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.01k White (Hispanic) and 572 Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

98.7%

2021 Citizenship

98.6%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.7% of Truth or Consequences, NM residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Truth or Consequences, NM was 98.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Truth or Consequences, NM

White (Non-Hispanic)
3.56k ± 291
White (Hispanic)
1.01k ± 354
Two+ (Hispanic)
572 ± 291

34.1%

Hispanic Population

2.07k people

34.1% of the people in Truth or Consequences, NM are hispanic (2.07k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Truth or Consequences, NM as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

3.19%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

194 people

3.73%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

218 people

As of 2021, 3.19% of Truth or Consequences, NM residents (194 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Truth or Consequences, NM was 3.73%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
304 ± 92
Gulf War (1990s)
58 ± 71
Gulf War (2001-)
26 ± 34

Truth or Consequences, NM has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 5.24 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Truth or Consequences, NM employs 2.04k people. The largest industries in Truth or Consequences, NM are Health Care & Social Assistance (472 people), Educational Services (416 people), and Retail Trade (282 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($102,982), Finance & Insurance ($77,386), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($76,364).

Employment

Occupations

2.04k

2021 Value

± 373

−2.58%

1 Year decline

± 26.2%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Truth or Consequences, NM declined at a rate of −2.58%, from 2.09k employees to 2.04k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Truth or Consequences, NM, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (344 people), Management Occupations (295 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (200 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Truth or Consequences, NM.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

2.04k

2021 Value

± 373

−2.58%

1 Year decline

± 26.2%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Truth or Consequences, NM declined at a rate of −2.58%, from 2.09k employees to 2.04k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Truth or Consequences, NM, are Health Care & Social Assistance (472 people), Educational Services (416 people), and Retail Trade (282 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Truth or Consequences, NM, though some of these residents may live in Truth or Consequences, NM and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$22,453

Median earning men ± $5,543

$27,292

Median earning women ± $10,774

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Manufacturing ($84,792), Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($75,297), and Public Administration ($53,482).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($76,364), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($27,427), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($13,457).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in New Mexico. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from New Mexico to other states, or from other states to New Mexico.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound New Mexico product (by dollars) was Electronics with $16.8B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($13.8B) and Crude petroleum ($12.8B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound New Mexico products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$79.7B

2020 Value in New Mexico

$117B

Projected 2050 Value in New Mexico

46.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound New Mexico trade was $79.7B. This is expected to increase 46.3% to $117B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound New Mexico trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from New Mexico to other states, or from other states to New Mexico.

Most Common Trade Partners

Texas
$22.3B
Arizona
$6.67B
Louisiana
$4.69B

In 2020, the top outbound New Mexico domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $22.3B, followed by Arizona with $6.67B and Louisiana and $4.69B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that New Mexico shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New Mexico went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 54.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.36%).

Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján are the senators currently representing the state of New Mexico. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New Mexico is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Truth or Consequences, NM. Showing the available data for New Mexico.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (54.3%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (43.5%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.36%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New Mexico went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 54.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.36%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in New Mexico for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New Mexico

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Martin Heinrich

Senator from New Mexico

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Ben Ray Luján

Senator from New Mexico

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján are the senators currently representing New Mexico.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New Mexico over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from New Mexico

New Mexico is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New Mexico have changed over time starting in 2008.

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 2021, 0.978% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.849% 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 2021 were High School or Equivalent (447k), Some college (401k), and Secondary Education (262k).

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 Truth or Consequences, NM was $85,600 in 2021, which is 0.35 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $84,300 to $85,600, a 1.54% increase. The homeownership rate in Truth or Consequences, NM is 68.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Truth or Consequences, NM have an average commute time of 13.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Truth or Consequences, NM is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$85,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,388

$1,787

Median Property Taxes

±$268

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 Truth or Consequences, NM the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

Rent vs Own

68.5%

Homeownership

2021

75.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 68.5% of the housing units in Truth or Consequences, NM were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 66.3%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9623
Census Tract 9622

The following map shows all of the places in Truth or Consequences, 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.

$28,837

Median Household Income

± $7,045

2.61k

Number of Households

± 349

In 2021, the median household income of the 2.61k households in Truth or Consequences, NM grew to $28,837 from the previous year's value of $28,250.

The following chart displays the households in Truth or Consequences, 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 < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Truth or Consequences, NM is from New Mexico.

0.46

2021 Wage GINI in New Mexico

0.461

2020 Wage GINI in New Mexico

In 2021, the income inequality in New Mexico was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.346% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for New Mexico was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in New Mexico in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in New Mexico across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (76.1%)
Other (6.7%)
Carpooled (6.16%)

In 2021, 76.1% of workers in Truth or Consequences, NM drove alone to work, followed by those who used some unspecified means to get work (6.7%) and those who carpooled to work (6.16%).

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

13.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Truth or Consequences, NM have a shorter commute time (13.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.61% of the workforce in Truth or Consequences, NM have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Truth or Consequences, NM distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Truth or Consequences, NM have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

30.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Truth or Consequences, NM (1.76k out of 5.77k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Truth or Consequences, NM is White, followed by Hispanic and Native American.

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

96.5% of the population of Truth or Consequences, NM has health coverage, with 20.1% on employee plans, 43.4% on Medicaid, 11.8% on Medicare, 18.8% on non-group plans, and 2.48% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Sierra County, NM see 2158 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.64% decrease from the previous year (2194 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1207 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 435 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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2,158 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Sierra County, NM

Primary care physicians in Sierra County, NM see an average of 2,158 patients per year. This represents a 1.64% decrease from the previous year (2,194 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Sierra County, NM in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.6% under 18 years, 13.7% between 18 and 34 years, 40.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 23.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.6% were men and 48.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

3.46%

Uninsured

20.1%

Employer Coverage

43.4%

Medicaid

11.8%

Medicare

18.8%

Non-Group

2.48%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Truth or Consequences, NM declined by 1.58% from 3.52% to 3.46%.

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