Aztec is a city located in San Juan County New Mexico. Aztec has a 2024 population of 6,108. Aztec is currently declining at a rate of -0.36% annually and its population has decreased by -1.39% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,194 in 2020.
The average household income in Aztec is $58,615 with a poverty rate of 29.11%. The median age in Aztec is 34 years: 34.4 years for males, and 33.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Aztec was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,172 | 67.14% |
| Native American | 1,003 | 16.14% |
| Other race | 620 | 9.98% |
| Two or more races | 271 | 4.36% |
| Black or African American | 114 | 1.83% |
| Asian | 31 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.05% |
White
Native American
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,593 | 2.36 | 62.9 | 37.1 |
| Non Family | 1,203 | 1.2 | 49.2 | 50.8 |
| Married | 800 | 2.92 | 82.3 | 17.8 |
| Female | 424 | 3.77 | 62.7 | 37.3 |
| Male | 166 | 4.45 | 69.3 | 30.7 |
3.12
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
62.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 343 | 8.31% |
| Associates Degree | 567 | 13.74% |
| Bachelors Degree | 440 | 10.66% |
| Graduate Degree | 303 | 7.34% |
| High School Graduate | 935 | 22.65% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 126 | 3.05% |
| Some College | 1,414 | 34.25% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,650 | 2,475 | 550 |
| Hispanic | 727 | 662 | 65 |
| Native American | 582 | 360 | 72 |
| Other Race | 357 | 322 | 49 |
| 2+ Races | 104 | 89 | 13 |
| Black | 38 | 38 | 0 |
| Asian | 31 | 31 | 16 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 51.61%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $42,813 | $47,143 | $40,288 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,693 | $67,109 | $56,250 |
| High School Graduate | $39,432 | $39,091 | $41,023 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,500 | $23,929 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,664 | $46,181 | $35,536 |
| Some College | $40,540 | $53,141 | $29,511 |
$39,664
Average Earnings
$46,181
Average Male
$35,536
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.53% of Aztec residents speak only English, while 14.47% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 8.94% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,449 | 722 | 20.93% |
| Hispanic | 1,523 | 510 | 33.49% |
| Native | 976 | 486 | 49.8% |
| Other | 620 | 407 | 65.65% |
| Multiple | 271 | 76 | 28.04% |
| Asian | 31 | 5 | 16.13% |
| Islander | 3 | 3 | 100% |
29.11%
Overall Poverty Rate
30.27%
Male Poverty Rate
28.1%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Aztec is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Aztec is Asian, with 16.13% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.76%. Among those working part-time, it was 42.05%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.65%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38.92% |
| High School | 28.49% |
| Some College | 27.64% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.48% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 50% |
| Male Employed | 20.99% |
| Female Employed | 16.61% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $52,629 | $66,914 |
| Households | $45,846 | $58,615 |
| Married Families | $90,962 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,469 | $42,018 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.7%
Male Marriage Rate
34.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
383
Number of Veterans
350
Male Veterans
33
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 89 |
| First Gulf War | 79 |
| Second Gulf War | 75 |
| World War II | 12 |
| Korea | 7 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 91 |
| 35 to 54 | 90 |
| 75+ | 80 |
| 18 to 34 | 75 |
| 65 to 74 | 47 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 332 | 9.58% |
| Native American | 46 | 7.74% |
| Hispanic | 39 | 4.83% |
| Other Race | 5 | 1.35% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.53%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.68%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.6%
Labor Force Participation
54.7%
Employment Rate
1.6%
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
54.44%
Born in Aztec
98.49%
Native Born
1.51%
Foreign Born
0.31%
Non Citizen
1.21%
Naturalized
98.49% of Aztec residents were born in the United States, with 54.44% having been born in New Mexico. 0.31% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,002 | -21 | -0.35% |
| 2028 | 6,023 | -21 | -0.35% |
| 2027 | 6,044 | -22 | -0.36% |
| 2026 | 6,066 | -21 | -0.34% |
| 2025 | 6,087 | -21 | -0.34% |
| 2024 | 6,108 | -22 | -0.36% |
| 2023 | 6,130 | -5 | -0.08% |
| 2022 | 6,135 | -31 | -0.5% |
| 2021 | 6,166 | -28 | -0.45% |
| 2020 | 6,194 | -186 | -2.92% |
| 2019 | 6,380 | -94 | -1.45% |
| 2018 | 6,474 | -81 | -1.24% |
| 2017 | 6,555 | -58 | -0.88% |
| 2016 | 6,613 | -24 | -0.36% |
| 2015 | 6,637 | -57 | -0.85% |
| 2014 | 6,694 | -18 | -0.27% |
| 2013 | 6,712 | -32 | -0.47% |
| 2012 | 6,744 | -6 | -0.09% |
| 2011 | 6,750 | -25 | -0.37% |
| 2010 | 6,775 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,378 | 899 | 16.41% |
| 1990 | 5,479 | -33 | -0.6% |
| 1980 | 5,512 | 2,158 | 64.34% |
| 1970 | 3,354 | -783 | -18.93% |
| 1960 | 4,137 | -1,865 | -31.07% |