Pojoaque is a CDP located in Santa Fe County New Mexico. Pojoaque has a 2024 population of 2,408. Pojoaque is currently growing at a rate of 1.52% annually and its population has increased by 15% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,094 in 2020.
The average household income in Pojoaque is $78,607 with a poverty rate of 13.47%. The median age in Pojoaque is 36.8 years: 36.1 years for males, and 37.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pojoaque was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 810 | 34.67% |
| Other race | 588 | 25.17% |
| Native American | 582 | 24.91% |
| Two or more races | 325 | 13.91% |
| Asian | 22 | 0.94% |
| Black or African American | 9 | 0.39% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Native American
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 968 | 2.41 | 68.5 | 31.5 |
| Non Family | 385 | 1.14 | 62.9 | 37.1 |
| Married | 298 | 3.07 | 82.9 | 17.1 |
| Female | 160 | 3.84 | 48.8 | 51.3 |
| Male | 125 | 2.96 | 76.8 | 23.2 |
3.1
Average Family Size
2.41
Average Household Size
68.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 70 | 4.72% |
| Associates Degree | 106 | 7.14% |
| Bachelors Degree | 230 | 15.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 137 | 9.23% |
| High School Graduate | 494 | 33.29% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 93 | 6.27% |
| Some College | 354 | 23.85% |
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 | 971 | 823 | 174 |
| Other Race | 410 | 326 | 77 |
| Native American | 286 | 278 | 60 |
| White | 227 | 218 | 108 |
| 2+ Races | 212 | 200 | 50 |
| Asian | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Black | 7 | 7 | 4 |
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 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $62,750 | $49,643 | $63,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $76,667 | $115,000 | $63,438 |
| High School Graduate | $39,063 | $41,447 | $35,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,500 | $29,688 | $23,672 |
| Overall | $41,809 | $42,328 | $40,972 |
| Some College | $41,023 | $41,042 | $41,000 |
$41,809
Average Earnings
$42,328
Average Male
$40,972
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
55.15% of Pojoaque residents speak only English, while 44.85% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 37.45% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,535 | 220 | 14.33% |
| Native | 582 | 100 | 17.18% |
| Other | 588 | 92 | 15.65% |
| Multiple | 325 | 48 | 14.77% |
| White | 262 | 8 | 3.05% |
13.47%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.67%
Male Poverty Rate
12.29%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pojoaque is Native, with 17.18% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pojoaque is White, with 3.05% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.02%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.58%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.64%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 14.98% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.5% |
| Some College | 13.48% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.91% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 33.33% |
| Female Unemployed | 6.9% |
| Female Employed | 6.66% |
| Male Employed | 5.97% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $70,391 | $84,491 |
| Households | $61,583 | $78,607 |
| Married Families | $75,833 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $47,031 | $63,015 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.1%
Male Marriage Rate
34.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
86
Number of Veterans
79
Male Veterans
7
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 20 |
| Vietnam | 20 |
| Second Gulf War | 9 |
| Korea | 4 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 27 |
| 35 to 54 | 18 |
| 75+ | 18 |
| 65 to 74 | 17 |
| 18 to 34 | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 45 | 7.14% |
| Hispanic | 38 | 3.22% |
| Native American | 16 | 3.64% |
| Other Race | 15 | 3.13% |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 3.94% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.3%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.58%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.9%
Labor Force Participation
64.5%
Employment Rate
4.6%
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
73.54%
Born in Pojoaque
89.9%
Native Born
10.1%
Foreign Born
8.56%
Non Citizen
1.54%
Naturalized
89.9% of Pojoaque residents were born in the United States, with 73.54% having been born in New Mexico. 8.56% 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 | 2,408 | 36 | 1.52% |
| 2023 | 2,372 | 36 | 1.54% |
| 2022 | 2,336 | 55 | 2.41% |
| 2021 | 2,281 | 187 | 8.93% |
| 2020 | 2,094 | 67 | 3.31% |
| 2019 | 2,027 | 9 | 0.45% |
| 2018 | 2,018 | -17 | -0.84% |
| 2017 | 2,035 | -114 | -5.3% |
| 2016 | 2,149 | -53 | -2.41% |
| 2015 | 2,202 | -55 | -2.44% |
| 2014 | 2,257 | 78 | 3.58% |
| 2013 | 2,179 | 104 | 5.01% |
| 2012 | 2,075 | 119 | 6.08% |
| 2011 | 1,956 | 49 | 2.57% |
| 2010 | 1,907 | 0 | 0% |