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 $66,985 with a poverty rate of 18.59%. The median age in Española is 37.5 years: 36.7 years for males, and 39.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Española was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 4,825 | 46.08% |
| White | 2,765 | 26.4% |
| Two or more races | 2,181 | 20.83% |
| Native American | 417 | 3.98% |
| Black or African American | 173 | 1.65% |
| Asian | 111 | 1.06% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Other race
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,095 | 2.54 | 65.6 | 34.4 |
| Non Family | 1,641 | 1.14 | 50.5 | 49.5 |
| Married | 1,326 | 3.48 | 86.4 | 13.6 |
| Female | 790 | 3.59 | 60.4 | 39.6 |
| Male | 338 | 3.25 | 69.2 | 30.8 |
3.35
Average Family Size
2.54
Average Household Size
65.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 728 | 10.86% |
| Associates Degree | 569 | 8.49% |
| Bachelors Degree | 812 | 12.11% |
| Graduate Degree | 421 | 6.28% |
| High School Graduate | 2,343 | 34.95% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 512 | 7.64% |
| Some College | 1,319 | 19.67% |
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 | 5,415 | 4,304 | 822 |
| Other Race | 3,089 | 2,379 | 466 |
| 2+ Races | 1,313 | 1,117 | 229 |
| White | 848 | 753 | 291 |
| Native American | 218 | 192 | 39 |
| Asian | 70 | 59 | 44 |
| Black | 64 | 64 | 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 62.86%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,938 | $61,500 | $48,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $78,707 | $78,922 | $75,938 |
| High School Graduate | $36,250 | $43,060 | $29,348 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,750 | $36,921 | $22,365 |
| Overall | $41,262 | $47,344 | $33,403 |
| Some College | $45,366 | $57,679 | $37,000 |
$41,262
Average Earnings
$47,344
Average Male
$33,403
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
40.36% of Española residents speak only English, while 59.64% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 56.45% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 8,553 | 1,585 | 18.53% |
| Other | 4,821 | 888 | 18.42% |
| Multiple | 2,180 | 410 | 18.81% |
| Native | 415 | 200 | 48.19% |
| White | 1,105 | 131 | 11.86% |
| Asian | 111 | 27 | 24.32% |
| Black | 169 | 2 | 1.18% |
18.59%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.81%
Male Poverty Rate
20.25%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Española is Native, with 48.19% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Española is Black, with 1.18% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.2%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.99%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.87%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32.79% |
| High School | 14.64% |
| Some College | 11.96% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.81% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 47.93% |
| Male Unemployed | 19.05% |
| Female Employed | 6.21% |
| Male Employed | 4.65% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $61,795 | $79,496 |
| Households | $47,664 | $66,985 |
| Married Families | $85,972 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,375 | $43,388 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.2%
Male Marriage Rate
30.9%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
390
Number of Veterans
352
Male Veterans
38
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 113 |
| First Gulf War | 104 |
| Korea | 55 |
| World War II | 33 |
| Second Gulf War | 24 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 165 |
| 35 to 54 | 91 |
| 55 to 64 | 71 |
| 65 to 74 | 53 |
| 18 to 34 | 10 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 260 | 4.05% |
| White | 172 | 7.71% |
| Other Race | 137 | 3.75% |
| 2+ Races | 65 | 4.06% |
| Native American | 12 | 4.23% |
| Black | 4 | 5.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.51%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.28%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.1%
Labor Force Participation
54.5%
Employment Rate
4.4%
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
71.05%
Born in Española
86.21%
Native Born
13.79%
Foreign Born
10.86%
Non Citizen
2.93%
Naturalized
86.21% of Española residents were born in the United States, with 71.05% having been born in New Mexico. 10.86% 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% |