Tucumcari, NM

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    2024 Population
    5,160
    US Senator
    Martin Heinrich
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Ben Ray Luján
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    44.7
    9.29% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    34.3%
    9.92% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $31,844
    20.2% 1-year decline
    2024 Median Property Value
    $64,100
    13.7% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    2,146
    3.81% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Tucumcari, 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.

    99.8% of the residents in Tucumcari, NM are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Tucumcari, NM are Mesalands Community College (288 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in Tucumcari, NM was $64,100, and the homeownership rate was 68.6%.

    Most people in Tucumcari, NM drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 8.21 minutes. The average car ownership in Tucumcari, NM was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Tucumcari, NM is home to a population of 5.16k people, from which 99.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 0.213% of Tucumcari, NM residents were born outside of the country (11 people).

    In 2024, there were 1.55 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.72k people) in Tucumcari, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.11k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 1.02k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    99.8%
    2024 Citizenship
    98.7%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 99.8% of Tucumcari, NM residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Tucumcari, NM was 98.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Tucumcari, NM
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      1.72k ± 221
    2. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      1.11k ± 399
    3. White (Hispanic)
      1.02k ± 305
    62.3%
    Hispanic Population
    3.21k people

    In 2024, there were 1.55 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.72k people) in Tucumcari, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.11k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 1.02k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    62.3% of the people in Tucumcari, NM are hispanic (3.21k people).

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

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for New Mexico.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      126,568 ± 8,470 people
    2. Philippines
      6,950 ± 2,043 people
    3. Germany
      4,158 ± 1,582 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New Mexico was Mexico, the natal country of 126,568 New Mexico residents, followed by Philippines with 6,950 and Germany with 4,158.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    0.213%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    11 people
    1.25%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    65 people

    As of 2024, 0.213% of Tucumcari, NM residents (11 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Tucumcari, NM was 1.25%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      186 ± 111
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      134 ± 99
    3. Vietnam
      114 ± 92

    Tucumcari, NM has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.39 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    94.8% of the population of Tucumcari, NM has health coverage, with 22.4% on employee plans, 45.9% on Medicaid, 13.9% on Medicare, 12.2% on non-group plans, and 0.412% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in New Mexico see 1,344 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,344 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1436 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 215 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.2% under 18 years, 18% between 18 and 34 years, 41.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.7% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    5.22%
    Uninsured
    22.4%
    Employer Coverage
    45.9%
    Medicaid
    13.9%
    Medicare
    12.2%
    Non-Group
    0.412%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Tucumcari, NM declined by 45.4% from 9.56% to 5.22%.

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

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    Economy

    The economy of Tucumcari, NM employs 2.15k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Tucumcari, NM were Accommodation & Food Services (421 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (322 people), and Educational Services (305 people), and the highest paying industries were Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($250,001), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($80,591), and Transportation & Warehousing ($80,591).

    Employment

    Occupations

    2.15k
    2024 Value
    ± 391
    −3.81%
    1 Year decline
    ± 25.8%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Tucumcari, NM declined at a rate of −3.81%, from 2.23k employees to 2.15k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Tucumcari, NM, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (403 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (356 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (178 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Tucumcari, NM.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    2.15k
    2024 Value
    ± 391
    −3.81%
    1 Year decline
    ± 25.8%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Tucumcari, NM declined at a rate of −3.81%, from 2.23k employees to 2.15k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Tucumcari, NM, are Accommodation & Food Services (421 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (322 people), and Educational Services (305 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Tucumcari, NM, though some of these residents may live in Tucumcari, NM and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $37,060
    Median earning men ± $4,999
    $43,764
    Median earning women ± $1,446

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($69,438), Public Administration ($38,558), and Construction ($25,781).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($68,184), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($65,938), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($55,250).

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    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.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in New Mexico went to Kamala Harris with 51.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.9%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.03%).

    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

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (51.9%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (45.9%)
      Republican Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.03%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in New Mexico went to Kamala Harris with 51.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.9%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.03%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in New Mexico for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from New Mexico

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    Martin Heinrich
    Senator from New Mexico1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2013
    Ben Ray Luján
    Senator from New Mexico2
    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.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Tucumcari, NM awarded 288 degrees. The student population of Tucumcari, NM in 2024 is skewed towards men, with 369 male students and 194 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Tucumcari, NM are Hispanic or Latino (142 and 50.7%), White (104 and 37.1%), Unknown (16 and 5.71%), and Black or African American (8 and 2.86%).

    The largest universities in Tucumcari, NM by number of degrees awarded are Mesalands Community College (288 and 100%).

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    In 2024 there were 563 students enrolled in Tucumcari, NM, 65.5% men and 34.5% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 275 records, of which 36% were women and 64% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
      46 degrees awarded
    2. General Art Studies
      17 degrees awarded
    3. Other Electromechanical, Instrumentation, & Maintenance Technology
      12 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Tucumcari, NM was Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities with 46 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Tucumcari, NM according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Mesalands Community College
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    288 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Mesalands Community College with 288 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    In 2024, 237 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Tucumcari, NM, which is 4.65 times more than the 51 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 142 degrees mean that there were 1.37 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 104 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Public, 2-year ($1,512) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($624) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($1,700) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Tucumcari, NM was $64,100 in 2024, which is 0.193 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $56,400 to $64,100, a 13.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Tucumcari, NM is 68.6%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Tucumcari, NM have an average commute time of 8.21 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Tucumcari, NM is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $64,100
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$6,474
    $1,866
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$329

    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 Tucumcari, NM the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

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    Rent vs Own

    68.6%
    Homeownership
    2024
    71.1%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 68.6% of the housing units in Tucumcari, NM were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 67.8%.

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

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $31,844
    Median Household Income
    ± $10,988
    2.72k
    Number of Households
    ± 465

    In 2024, the median household income of the 2.72k households in Tucumcari, NM declined from $31,844 from the previous year's value of $39,915.

    The following chart displays the households in Tucumcari, 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.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Tucumcari, NM is from New Mexico.
    0.46
    2024 Wage GINI in New Mexico
    0.462
    2023 Wage GINI in New Mexico

    In 2024, the income inequality in New Mexico was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.506% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for New Mexico was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in New Mexico in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (83.6%)
    2. Carpooled (8.95%)
    3. Walked (3.34%)

    In 2024, 83.6% of workers in Tucumcari, NM drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.95%) and those who walked to work (3.34%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    8.21 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Tucumcari, NM have a shorter commute time (8.21 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.26% of the workforce in Tucumcari, NM have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    34.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Tucumcari, NM (1.74k out of 5.08k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 12 - 14.

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

    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.

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