Atoka is a CDP located in Eddy County New Mexico. Atoka has a 2024 population of 1,314. Atoka is currently growing at a rate of 1.31% annually and its population has increased by 3.06% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,275 in 2020.
The average household income in Atoka is $66,769 with a poverty rate of 4.62%. The median age in Atoka is 31.3 years: 31.6 years for males, and 30.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Atoka was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 643 | 61.95% |
| Two or more races | 344 | 33.14% |
| Other race | 51 | 4.91% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 423 | 2.45 | 85.6 | 14.4 |
| Married | 344 | 2.79 | 82.3 | 17.7 |
| Non Family | 79 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.79
Average Family Size
2.45
Average Household Size
85.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 28 | 3.81% |
| Associates Degree | 172 | 23.43% |
| Bachelors Degree | 101 | 13.76% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 133 | 18.12% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36 | 4.9% |
| Some College | 264 | 35.97% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 465 | 401 | 22 |
| White | 269 | 269 | 79 |
| 2+ Races | 255 | 255 | 0 |
| Other Race | 51 | 51 | 22 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 43.14%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $70,461 | $70,921 | $64,335 |
| Some College | $71,354 | $70,804 | $0 |
$70,461
Average Earnings
$70,921
Average Male
$64,335
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
48.94% of Atoka residents speak only English, while 51.06% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 51.06% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 703 | 36 | 5.12% |
| White | 335 | 12 | 3.58% |
4.62%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.67%
Male Poverty Rate
0.24%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Atoka is Hispanic, with 5.12% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Atoka is White, with 3.58% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.23%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 56.25% |
| High School | 5.26% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $80,179 | $77,326 |
| Households | $69,959 | $66,769 |
| Married Families | $80,179 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,125 | $20,796 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
89.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
83.3%
Male Marriage Rate
96.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 20-34, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
82
Number of Veterans
82
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 51 |
| Vietnam | 3 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 75 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
| 65 to 74 | 3 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 75 | 16.13% |
| 2+ Races | 47 | 18.43% |
| White | 35 | 7.63% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
3.66%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
35.7%
Labor Force Participation
35.7%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
81.31%
Born in Atoka
89.6%
Native Born
10.4%
Foreign Born
6.94%
Non Citizen
3.47%
Naturalized
89.6% of Atoka residents were born in the United States, with 81.31% having been born in New Mexico. 6.94% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,314 | 17 | 1.31% |
| 2023 | 1,297 | 17 | 1.33% |
| 2022 | 1,280 | -140 | -9.86% |
| 2021 | 1,420 | 145 | 11.37% |
| 2020 | 1,275 | 82 | 6.87% |
| 2019 | 1,193 | 174 | 17.08% |
| 2018 | 1,019 | 71 | 7.49% |
| 2017 | 948 | 134 | 16.46% |
| 2016 | 814 | 87 | 11.97% |
| 2015 | 727 | 94 | 14.85% |
| 2014 | 633 | -350 | -35.61% |
| 2013 | 983 | -156 | -13.7% |
| 2012 | 1,139 | 153 | 15.52% |
| 2011 | 986 | -91 | -8.45% |
| 2010 | 1,077 | 0 | 0% |