Ohkay Owingeh is a CDP located in Rio Arriba County New Mexico. Ohkay Owingeh has a 2024 population of 1,178. Ohkay Owingeh is currently growing at a rate of 0.17% annually but its population has decreased by -3.44% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,220 in 2020.
The average household income in Ohkay Owingeh is $79,918 with a poverty rate of 19.74%. The median age in Ohkay Owingeh is 40.4 years: 33.4 years for males, and 40.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ohkay Owingeh was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 938 | 79.63% |
| Two or more races | 145 | 12.31% |
| Other race | 60 | 5.09% |
| White | 35 | 2.97% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Native American
Two or more races
Other race
White
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 299 | 3.94 | 90 | 10 |
| Female | 134 | 5.46 | 80.6 | 19.4 |
| Non Family | 74 | 1.7 | 94.6 | 5.4 |
| Married | 56 | 3.13 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 35 | 4.17 | 100 | 0 |
4.47
Average Family Size
3.94
Average Household Size
90.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 49 | 6% |
| Associates Degree | 39 | 4.77% |
| Bachelors Degree | 88 | 10.77% |
| Graduate Degree | 117 | 14.32% |
| High School Graduate | 258 | 31.58% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6 | 0.73% |
| Some College | 260 | 31.82% |
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 | 687 | 635 | 186 |
| Hispanic | 123 | 116 | 4 |
| Other Race | 54 | 54 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 41 | 38 | 0 |
| White | 21 | 21 | 15 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 71.43%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $66,250 | $70,694 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $31,042 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $44,205 | $43,636 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,926 | $46,182 | $52,717 |
| Some College | $45,938 | $46,427 | $41,500 |
$46,926
Average Earnings
$46,182
Average Male
$52,717
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
19.51% of Ohkay Owingeh residents speak only English, while 80.49% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 74.87% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 930 | 181 | 19.46% |
| Hispanic | 246 | 50 | 20.33% |
| Multiple | 145 | 32 | 22.07% |
| Other | 60 | 18 | 30% |
19.74%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.74%
Male Poverty Rate
18.71%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ohkay Owingeh is Other, with 30% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ohkay Owingeh is Native, with 19.46% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.99%. Among those working part-time, it was 46.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.42%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 35.27% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.36% |
| Some College | 9.03% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.93% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 31.58% |
| Female Employed | 7.45% |
| Male Employed | 5.95% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $54,375 | $75,188 |
| Households | $65,179 | $79,918 |
| Married Families | $80,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $66,250 | $77,595 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
13.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
15.7%
Male Marriage Rate
11.6%
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
79
Number of Veterans
66
Male Veterans
13
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 41 |
| Second Gulf War | 7 |
| First Gulf War | 7 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 30 |
| 65 to 74 | 23 |
| 55 to 64 | 19 |
| 35 to 54 | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 64 | 8.08% |
| White | 15 | 42.86% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 5.75% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.13%
Veteran Poverty Rate
13.92%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.7%
Labor Force Participation
53.8%
Employment Rate
6.6%
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
93.72%
Born in Ohkay Owingeh
99.58%
Native Born
0.42%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.42%
Naturalized
99.58% of Ohkay Owingeh residents were born in the United States, with 93.72% having been born in New Mexico. 0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,178 | 2 | 0.17% |
| 2023 | 1,176 | 3 | 0.26% |
| 2022 | 1,173 | -272 | -18.82% |
| 2021 | 1,445 | 225 | 18.44% |
| 2020 | 1,220 | -36 | -2.87% |
| 2019 | 1,256 | -100 | -7.37% |
| 2018 | 1,356 | -124 | -8.38% |
| 2017 | 1,480 | 28 | 1.93% |
| 2016 | 1,452 | -79 | -5.16% |
| 2015 | 1,531 | -18 | -1.16% |
| 2014 | 1,549 | 262 | 20.36% |
| 2013 | 1,287 | 119 | 10.19% |
| 2012 | 1,168 | 86 | 7.95% |
| 2011 | 1,082 | -61 | -5.34% |
| 2010 | 1,143 | 0 | 0% |