Española is a city located in Rio Arriba County New Mexico. Española has a 2024 population of 10,399. Española is currently declining at a rate of -0.31% annually and its population has decreased by -1.21% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,526 in 2020.
The average household income in Española is $61,943 with a poverty rate of 18.91%. The median age in Española is 35.6 years: 34.8 years for males, and 36.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Española was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 4,695 | 44.83% |
| White | 4,133 | 39.46% |
| Two or more races | 1,106 | 10.56% |
| Native American | 319 | 3.05% |
| Asian | 111 | 1.06% |
| Black or African American | 109 | 1.04% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Other race
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,899 | 2.67 | 64.6 | 35.4 |
| Non Family | 1,695 | 1.16 | 53.9 | 46.1 |
| Married | 1,153 | 3.81 | 86.6 | 13.4 |
| Female | 743 | 4.06 | 55.7 | 44.3 |
| Male | 308 | 3.41 | 62.7 | 37.3 |
3.7
Average Family Size
2.67
Average Household Size
64.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 753 | 11.46% |
| Associates Degree | 516 | 7.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 750 | 11.41% |
| Graduate Degree | 369 | 5.62% |
| High School Graduate | 2,184 | 33.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 499 | 7.59% |
| Some College | 1,500 | 22.83% |
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 | 5,535 | 4,367 | 811 |
| Other Race | 2,956 | 2,258 | 436 |
| White | 731 | 665 | 226 |
| 2+ Races | 682 | 570 | 161 |
| Native American | 153 | 142 | 18 |
| Asian | 47 | 42 | 36 |
| Black | 31 | 31 | 2 |
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 76.6%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,294 | $78,427 | $45,156 |
| Graduate Degree | $75,139 | $75,694 | $71,875 |
| High School Graduate | $33,237 | $40,500 | $26,573 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,184 | $34,100 | $21,719 |
| Overall | $38,562 | $44,118 | $30,406 |
| Some College | $43,417 | $49,712 | $33,846 |
$38,562
Average Earnings
$44,118
Average Male
$30,406
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
39.8% of Española residents speak only English, while 60.2% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 56.49% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 8,872 | 1,738 | 19.59% |
| Other | 4,686 | 952 | 20.32% |
| Multiple | 1,105 | 229 | 20.72% |
| White | 948 | 129 | 13.61% |
| Native | 314 | 63 | 20.06% |
| Asian | 111 | 16 | 14.41% |
| Black | 109 | 6 | 5.5% |
18.91%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.69%
Male Poverty Rate
21.03%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Española is Multiple, with 20.72% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Española is Black, with 5.5% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.6%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.93%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.04%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31.41% |
| High School | 15.58% |
| Some College | 14.06% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.5% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 40.54% |
| Male Unemployed | 29.21% |
| Female Employed | 8.42% |
| Male Employed | 4.53% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $59,242 | $74,042 |
| Households | $44,427 | $61,943 |
| Married Families | $81,678 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,365 | $41,984 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
32.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.2%
Male Marriage Rate
30.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
489
Number of Veterans
449
Male Veterans
40
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 127 |
| Second Gulf War | 79 |
| Korea | 63 |
| First Gulf War | 50 |
| World War II | 34 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 192 |
| 55 to 64 | 116 |
| 18 to 34 | 68 |
| 35 to 54 | 59 |
| 65 to 74 | 54 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 347 | 5.3% |
| White | 273 | 8.75% |
| Other Race | 159 | 4.51% |
| 2+ Races | 50 | 6.27% |
| Native American | 6 | 2.08% |
| Black | 1 | 2.27% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
19.1%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.8%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.3%
Labor Force Participation
52.2%
Employment Rate
5.3%
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
73.85%
Born in Española
87.64%
Native Born
12.36%
Foreign Born
9.48%
Non Citizen
2.87%
Naturalized
87.64% of Española residents were born in the United States, with 73.85% having been born in New Mexico. 9.48% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 10,241 | -31 | -0.3% |
| 2028 | 10,272 | -32 | -0.31% |
| 2027 | 10,304 | -32 | -0.31% |
| 2026 | 10,336 | -31 | -0.3% |
| 2025 | 10,367 | -32 | -0.31% |
| 2024 | 10,399 | -32 | -0.31% |
| 2023 | 10,431 | -17 | -0.16% |
| 2022 | 10,448 | -59 | -0.56% |
| 2021 | 10,507 | -19 | -0.18% |
| 2020 | 10,526 | 445 | 4.41% |
| 2019 | 10,081 | -2 | -0.02% |
| 2018 | 10,083 | -37 | -0.37% |
| 2017 | 10,120 | 11 | 0.11% |
| 2016 | 10,109 | -16 | -0.16% |
| 2015 | 10,125 | -74 | -0.73% |
| 2014 | 10,199 | -72 | -0.7% |
| 2013 | 10,271 | -20 | -0.19% |
| 2012 | 10,291 | -11 | -0.11% |
| 2011 | 10,302 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2010 | 10,301 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 9,688 | 1,299 | 15.48% |
| 1990 | 8,389 | 1,586 | 23.31% |
| 1980 | 6,803 | 2,275 | 50.24% |
| 1970 | 4,528 | -5,713 | -55.79% |