Questa, New Mexico Population 2022
Questa is a city located in Taos County New Mexico. Questa has a 2020 population of 1,752. Questa is currently declining at a rate of -0.06% annually and its population has decreased by -1.18% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,773 in 2010.
The average household income in Questa is $44,583 with a poverty rate of 6.88%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $784 per month, and the median house value is $137,500. The median age in Questa is 34.9 years, 32.4 years for males, and 38.8 years for females.
Questa Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Questawas:
- White: 94.24%
- Other race: 5.35%
- Native American: 0.20%
- Two or more races: 0.20%
- Black or African American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,848 | 94.24% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 4 | 0.20% |
| Some Other Race | 105 | 5.35% |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 0.20% |
Questa Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 687 | 2.85 | 87.8 |
| Married | 277 | 3.93 | 89.9 |
| Male | 54 | 3.83 | 79.6 |
| Female | 90 | 4.27 | 83.3 |
| Non Family | 266 | 1.06 | 88.7 |
3.89
Average Family Size
2.85
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20 | 1.57% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 85 | 6.67% |
| High School Graduate | 436 | 34.22% |
| Some College | 461 | 36.19% |
| Associates Degree | 105 | 8.24% |
| Bachelors Degree | 88 | 6.91% |
| Graduate Degree | 79 | 6.20% |
Questa Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 132 | 132 | 41 |
| Hispanic | 1,138 | 1,037 | 126 |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 4 | |
| Other Race | 105 | 76 | |
| Native American | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 31.06%.
Questa Language by Age
Questa Language
37.40% of Questa residents speak only English, while 62.60% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 62.60% of the population.
Questa Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 4 | 4 | 100.00% |
| Hispanic | 1,759 | 118 | 6.71% |
| White | 198 | 13 | 6.57% |
| Other | NaN% |
6.88%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.23%
Male Poverty Rate
7.70%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Questa
The race most likely to be in poverty in Questa is Native, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Questa is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.00%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.03%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.25%.
Questa Marital Status
Marriage Rates
50.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.8%
Male Marriage Rate
50.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Questa Married by Age and Sex
Questa Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Questa Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 91 | 6.99% |
| Other Race | 25 | 23.81% |
| Hispanic | 87 | 6.81% |
Questa Veterans by Education
24.14%
Veteran Poverty Rate
60.34%
Veteran Disability Rate
55.2%
Labor Force Participation
54.8%
Employment Rate
0.7%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
77.87%
Born in Questa
97.20%
Native Born
2.80%
Foreign Born
1.38%
Non Citizen
1.43%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.20% of Questa residents were born in the United States, with 77.87% having been born in New Mexico. 1.38% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,773 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 1,777 | 4 | 0.23% |
| 2012 | 1,772 | -5 | -0.28% |
| 2013 | 1,785 | 13 | 0.73% |
| 2014 | 1,783 | -2 | -0.11% |
| 2015 | 1,770 | -13 | -0.73% |
| 2016 | 1,774 | 4 | 0.23% |
| 2017 | 1,764 | -10 | -0.56% |
| 2018 | 1,756 | -8 | -0.45% |
| 2019 | 1,755 | -1 | -0.06% |
| 2020 | 1,754 | -1 | -0.06% |
| 2021 | 1,753 | -1 | -0.06% |
| 2022 | 1,752 | -1 | -0.06% |