Dulce is a CDP located in Rio Arriba County New Mexico. Dulce has a 2024 population of 2,181. Dulce is currently declining at a rate of -1.8% annually and its population has decreased by -15.6% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,584 in 2020.
The average household income in Dulce is $54,913 with a poverty rate of 15.33%. The median age in Dulce is 43.7 years: 44.6 years for males, and 40.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Dulce was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 2,401 | 86.3% |
| Other race | 148 | 5.32% |
| Two or more races | 141 | 5.07% |
| White | 54 | 1.94% |
| Asian | 24 | 0.86% |
| Black or African American | 14 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Native American
Other race
Two or more races
White
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,041 | 2.66 | 62.6 | 37.4 |
| Non Family | 494 | 1.14 | 58.7 | 41.3 |
| Married | 287 | 3.99 | 66.2 | 33.8 |
| Female | 197 | 4.82 | 72.1 | 27.9 |
| Male | 63 | 1.75 | 47.6 | 52.4 |
3.78
Average Family Size
2.66
Average Household Size
62.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 112 | 5.59% |
| Associates Degree | 98 | 4.89% |
| Bachelors Degree | 87 | 4.34% |
| Graduate Degree | 112 | 5.59% |
| High School Graduate | 889 | 44.34% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 87 | 4.34% |
| Some College | 620 | 30.92% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 1,731 | 1,563 | 155 |
| 2+ Races | 124 | 106 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 117 | 91 | 9 |
| Other Race | 76 | 64 | 9 |
| White | 50 | 50 | 18 |
| Black | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Asian | 8 | 8 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,510 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,226 | $0 | $63,226 |
| High School Graduate | $25,991 | $27,052 | $24,402 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $14,023 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,500 | $35,186 | $30,341 |
| Some College | $38,607 | $37,763 | $39,609 |
$34,500
Average Earnings
$35,186
Average Male
$30,341
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
78.48% of Dulce residents speak only English, while 21.52% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 17.82% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 2,397 | 368 | 15.35% |
| Hispanic | 275 | 36 | 13.09% |
| Other | 148 | 35 | 23.65% |
| Multiple | 140 | 22 | 15.71% |
15.33%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.44%
Male Poverty Rate
6.43%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dulce is Other, with 23.65% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dulce is Hispanic, with 13.09% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.49%. Among those working part-time, it was 39.1%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.45%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 19.1% |
| High School | 13.8% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.11% |
| Some College | 8.11% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 8.51% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,442 | $66,179 |
| Households | $41,886 | $54,913 |
| Married Families | $83,125 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,302 | $36,486 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
31.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.9%
Male Marriage Rate
29.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
93
Number of Veterans
93
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 75 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 75 |
| 55 to 64 | 18 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 50 | 2.44% |
| 2+ Races | 25 | 19.84% |
| Other Race | 18 | 12.16% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 7.66% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
80.65%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.9%
Labor Force Participation
52.1%
Employment Rate
6.8%
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
91.12%
Born in Dulce
98.89%
Native Born
1.11%
Foreign Born
1.11%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
98.89% of Dulce residents were born in the United States, with 91.12% having been born in New Mexico. 1.11% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,181 | -40 | -1.8% |
| 2023 | 2,221 | -40 | -1.77% |
| 2022 | 2,261 | -346 | -13.27% |
| 2021 | 2,607 | 23 | 0.89% |
| 2020 | 2,584 | -166 | -6.04% |
| 2019 | 2,750 | 87 | 3.27% |
| 2018 | 2,663 | -42 | -1.55% |
| 2017 | 2,705 | -40 | -1.46% |
| 2016 | 2,745 | 246 | 9.84% |
| 2015 | 2,499 | -38 | -1.5% |
| 2014 | 2,537 | -226 | -8.18% |
| 2013 | 2,763 | -85 | -2.98% |
| 2012 | 2,848 | 169 | 6.31% |
| 2011 | 2,679 | -64 | -2.33% |
| 2010 | 2,743 | 0 | 0% |