Tucumcari, New Mexico Population 2022
Tucumcari is a city located in Quay County New Mexico. Tucumcari has a 2020 population of 4,873. Tucumcari is currently growing at a rate of 0.04% annually but its population has decreased by -9.49% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,384 in 2010.
The average household income in Tucumcari is $38,501 with a poverty rate of 25.29%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $570 per month, and the median house value is $47,100. The median age in Tucumcari is 38 years, 37.6 years for males, and 40.4 years for females.
Tucumcari Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Tucumcariwas:
- White: 72.64%
- Other race: 13.05%
- Two or more races: 8.48%
- Native American: 2.42%
- Asian: 1.38%
- Black or African American: 1.07%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.96%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,539 | 72.64% |
| Black or African American | 52 | 1.07% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 118 | 2.42% |
| Asian | 67 | 1.38% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 47 | 0.96% |
| Some Other Race | 636 | 13.05% |
| Two or More Races | 413 | 8.48% |
Tucumcari Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,683 | 2.84 | 59 |
| Married | 453 | 3.69 | 71.5 |
| Male | 153 | 6.81 | 32 |
| Female | 268 | 4.15 | 58.2 |
| Non Family | 809 | 1.19 | 57.4 |
3.66
Average Family Size
2.84
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 185 | 5.32% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 691 | 19.88% |
| High School Graduate | 1,323 | 38.06% |
| Some College | 599 | 17.23% |
| Associates Degree | 244 | 7.02% |
| Bachelors Degree | 260 | 7.48% |
| Graduate Degree | 174 | 5.01% |
Tucumcari Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 16 | 16 | 7 |
| White | 1,197 | 1,080 | 280 |
| 2+ Races | 270 | 266 | 39 |
| Hispanic | 2,145 | 1,397 | 115 |
| Other Race | 538 | 295 | 9 |
| Asian | 67 | 67 | |
| Native American | 58 | 40 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 43.75%.
$30,105
Average Earnings
$32,434
Average Male
$22,240
Average Female
Tucumcari Language by Age
Tucumcari Language
74.35% of Tucumcari residents speak only English, while 25.65% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 25.65% of the population.
Tucumcari Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 118 | 67 | 56.78% |
| Multiple | 412 | 122 | 29.61% |
| Hispanic | 3,083 | 770 | 24.98% |
| White | 1,351 | 260 | 19.25% |
| Black | 16 | 3 | 18.75% |
| Other | 254 | NaN% |
25.29%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.08%
Male Poverty Rate
28.00%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Tucumcari
The race most likely to be in poverty in Tucumcari is Native, with 56.78% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Tucumcari is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.11%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.46%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.09%.
Tucumcari Marital Status
Marriage Rates
27.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.7%
Male Marriage Rate
22.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Tucumcari Married by Age and Sex
Tucumcari Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Tucumcari Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 161 | 6.01% |
| Black | 3 | 18.75% |
| Native American | 17 | 29.31% |
| Other Race | 5 | 0.91% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 2.17% |
| Hispanic | 61 | 2.68% |
Tucumcari Veterans by Education
23.76%
Veteran Poverty Rate
68.51%
Veteran Disability Rate
55.8%
Labor Force Participation
54.4%
Employment Rate
2.5%
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
71.82%
Born in Tucumcari
97.35%
Native Born
2.65%
Foreign Born
1.52%
Non Citizen
1.13%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.35% of Tucumcari residents were born in the United States, with 71.82% having been born in New Mexico. 1.52% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 2,526 | 0.00% | |
| 1920 | 3,117 | 591 | 2.12% |
| 1930 | 4,143 | 1,026 | 2.89% |
| 1940 | 6,194 | 2,051 | 4.10% |
| 1950 | 8,419 | 2,225 | 3.12% |
| 1960 | 8,143 | -276 | -0.33% |
| 1970 | 7,189 | -954 | -1.24% |
| 1980 | 6,765 | -424 | -0.61% |
| 1990 | 6,831 | 66 | 0.10% |
| 2000 | 5,989 | -842 | -1.31% |
| 2010 | 5,384 | -605 | -1.06% |
| 2011 | 5,370 | -14 | -0.26% |
| 2012 | 5,223 | -147 | -2.74% |
| 2013 | 5,142 | -81 | -1.55% |
| 2014 | 5,013 | -129 | -2.51% |
| 2015 | 4,998 | -15 | -0.30% |
| 2016 | 4,961 | -37 | -0.74% |
| 2017 | 4,903 | -58 | -1.17% |
| 2018 | 4,865 | -38 | -0.78% |
| 2019 | 4,867 | 2 | 0.04% |
| 2020 | 4,869 | 2 | 0.04% |
| 2021 | 4,871 | 2 | 0.04% |
| 2022 | 4,873 | 2 | 0.04% |