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 $51,149 with a poverty rate of 14.18%. The median age in Dulce is 40.6 years: 40.5 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 | 1,991 | 88.06% |
| Two or more races | 123 | 5.44% |
| Other race | 72 | 3.18% |
| White | 45 | 1.99% |
| Asian | 25 | 1.11% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 0.22% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Native American
Two or more races
Other race
White
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 781 | 2.87 | 56.7 | 43.3 |
| Non Family | 360 | 1.11 | 60 | 40 |
| Married | 225 | 4.08 | 63.6 | 36.4 |
| Female | 134 | 5.54 | 62.7 | 37.3 |
| Male | 62 | 2.94 | 0 | 100 |
3.87
Average Family Size
2.87
Average Household Size
56.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 127 | 8.09% |
| Associates Degree | 87 | 5.54% |
| Bachelors Degree | 153 | 9.75% |
| Graduate Degree | 49 | 3.12% |
| High School Graduate | 580 | 36.97% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 72 | 4.59% |
| Some College | 501 | 31.93% |
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 | 1,343 | 1,176 | 181 |
| Hispanic | 112 | 83 | 13 |
| 2+ Races | 104 | 89 | 0 |
| Other Race | 72 | 56 | 0 |
| White | 40 | 40 | 15 |
| Black | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Asian | 3 | 3 | 1 |
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 | $51,250 | $52,143 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $27,122 | $28,523 | $26,354 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,697 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,947 | $37,991 | $33,258 |
| Some College | $40,122 | $39,548 | $51,750 |
$34,947
Average Earnings
$37,991
Average Male
$33,258
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
67.62% of Dulce residents speak only English, while 32.38% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 29.95% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 1,898 | 287 | 15.12% |
| Multiple | 122 | 19 | 15.57% |
| Hispanic | 125 | 1 | 0.8% |
14.18%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.98%
Male Poverty Rate
8.52%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dulce is Multiple, with 15.57% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dulce is Hispanic, with 0.8% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.46%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.36%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.53%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 17.33% |
| High School | 17.25% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.28% |
| Some College | 9.74% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 62.89% |
| Male Employed | 8% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $59,063 | $58,950 |
| Households | $41,250 | $51,149 |
| Married Families | $71,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,200 | $35,009 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
30.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.0%
Male Marriage Rate
25.4%
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
49
Number of Veterans
49
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 28 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 28 |
| 55 to 64 | 21 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other Race | 21 | 29.17% |
| Hispanic | 21 | 18.42% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.92% |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 13.21% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
57.14%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60%
Labor Force Participation
48.6%
Employment Rate
19.1%
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
88.5%
Born in Dulce
99.38%
Native Born
0.62%
Foreign Born
0.62%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.38% of Dulce residents were born in the United States, with 88.5% having been born in New Mexico. 0.62% 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% |