Questa is a village located in Taos County New Mexico. Questa has a 2024 population of 1,796. Questa is currently declining at a rate of -0.06% annually and its population has decreased by -0.11% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,798 in 2020.
The average household income in Questa is $60,382 with a poverty rate of 11.03%. The median age in Questa is 52.7 years: 43.7 years for males, and 60.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Questa was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,487 | 70.41% |
| Other race | 454 | 21.5% |
| Two or more races | 117 | 5.54% |
| Asian | 38 | 1.8% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.57% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 0.19% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 896 | 2.36 | 82.6 | 17.4 |
| Non Family | 411 | 1.25 | 65 | 35 |
| Married | 403 | 3.38 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 82 | 2.84 | 85.4 | 14.6 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.29
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
82.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 61 | 3.71% |
| Associates Degree | 114 | 6.93% |
| Bachelors Degree | 173 | 10.51% |
| Graduate Degree | 106 | 6.44% |
| High School Graduate | 710 | 43.13% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6 | 0.36% |
| Some College | 476 | 28.92% |
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 | 1,268 | 1,201 | 129 |
| White | 324 | 324 | 112 |
| Other Race | 283 | 238 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 117 | 117 | 16 |
| Asian | 38 | 38 | 38 |
| Native American | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| Black | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white 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 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $35,377 | $35,893 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $18,717 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,210 | $35,082 | $0 |
| Some College | $27,738 | $0 | $23,214 |
$35,210
Average Earnings
$35,082
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
49.12% of Questa residents speak only English, while 50.88% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 50.29% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,717 | 135 | 7.86% |
| White | 341 | 98 | 28.74% |
11.03%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.39%
Male Poverty Rate
15.88%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Questa is White, with 28.74% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Questa is Hispanic, with 7.86% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.23%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.4%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.42%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 16.62% |
| Some College | 13.56% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 7.49% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $68,884 | $81,840 |
| Households | $41,071 | $60,382 |
| Married Families | $85,625 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,223 | $35,060 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.6%
Male Marriage Rate
43.2%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
195
Number of Veterans
195
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 55 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 112 |
| 65 to 74 | 34 |
| 55 to 64 | 26 |
| 35 to 54 | 23 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 147 | 11.88% |
| Hispanic | 116 | 8.31% |
| Other Race | 36 | 9.84% |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 10.26% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
34.36%
Veteran Poverty Rate
88.21%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
46.2%
Labor Force Participation
45.9%
Employment Rate
0.7%
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
65.96%
Born in Questa
95.41%
Native Born
4.59%
Foreign Born
2.08%
Non Citizen
2.51%
Naturalized
95.41% of Questa residents were born in the United States, with 65.96% having been born in New Mexico. 2.08% 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 | 1,795 | 0 | 0% |
| 2028 | 1,795 | 0 | 0% |
| 2027 | 1,795 | -1 | -0.06% |
| 2026 | 1,796 | 0 | 0% |
| 2025 | 1,796 | 0 | 0% |
| 2024 | 1,796 | -1 | -0.06% |
| 2023 | 1,797 | -2 | -0.11% |
| 2022 | 1,799 | -9 | -0.5% |
| 2021 | 1,808 | 10 | 0.56% |
| 2020 | 1,798 | 45 | 2.57% |
| 2019 | 1,753 | -2 | -0.11% |
| 2018 | 1,755 | -9 | -0.51% |
| 2017 | 1,764 | -8 | -0.45% |
| 2016 | 1,772 | 3 | 0.17% |
| 2015 | 1,769 | -12 | -0.67% |
| 2014 | 1,781 | -3 | -0.17% |
| 2013 | 1,784 | 13 | 0.73% |
| 2012 | 1,771 | -4 | -0.23% |
| 2011 | 1,775 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2010 | 1,774 | 0 | 0% |