Talpa is a CDP located in Taos County New Mexico. Talpa has a 2024 population of 1,689. Talpa is currently growing at a rate of 4% annually and its population has increased by 35.66% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,245 in 2020.
The average household income in Talpa is $61,313 with a poverty rate of 6.8%. The median age in Talpa is 47.5 years: 46.4 years for males, and 47.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Talpa was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 865 | 55.48% |
| Other race | 517 | 33.16% |
| Two or more races | 177 | 11.35% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 736 | 2.12 | 89.7 | 10.3 |
| Non Family | 341 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| Married | 316 | 3.01 | 93.7 | 6.3 |
| Female | 56 | 3.11 | 0 | 100 |
| Male | 23 | 4.09 | 100 | 0 |
3.08
Average Family Size
2.12
Average Household Size
89.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 92 | 8.94% |
| Associates Degree | 140 | 13.61% |
| Bachelors Degree | 228 | 22.16% |
| Graduate Degree | 191 | 18.56% |
| High School Graduate | 46 | 4.47% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 332 | 32.26% |
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 | 663 | 571 | 167 |
| White | 366 | 366 | 252 |
| Other Race | 351 | 351 | 28 |
| 2+ Races | 59 | 44 | 28 |
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 68.85%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $2,499 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $28,506 | $56,737 | $0 |
| Some College | $28,059 | $0 | $0 |
$28,506
Average Earnings
$56,737
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
65.11% of Talpa residents speak only English, while 34.89% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 34.89% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 541 | 62 | 11.46% |
| Hispanic | 900 | 44 | 4.89% |
| Multiple | 177 | 15 | 8.47% |
6.8%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.55%
Male Poverty Rate
2.69%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Talpa is White, with 11.46% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Talpa is Hispanic, with 4.89% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.4%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.33%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.3% |
| Some College | 15.04% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.77% |
| High School | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $84,378 |
| Households | $46,473 | $61,313 |
| Married Families | $132,531 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,317 | $34,595 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.1%
Male Marriage Rate
54.0%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
180
Number of Veterans
180
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 107 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 70 |
| 65 to 74 | 65 |
| 35 to 54 | 45 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 138 | 20.81% |
| White | 91 | 14.7% |
| Other Race | 45 | 12.82% |
| 2+ Races | 44 | 24.86% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
39.44%
Veteran Poverty Rate
75%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.4%
Labor Force Participation
51.4%
Employment Rate
0%
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
44.52%
Born in Talpa
98.97%
Native Born
1.03%
Foreign Born
1.03%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
98.97% of Talpa residents were born in the United States, with 44.52% having been born in New Mexico. 1.03% 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 | 1,689 | 65 | 4% |
| 2023 | 1,624 | 65 | 4.17% |
| 2022 | 1,559 | 179 | 12.97% |
| 2021 | 1,380 | 135 | 10.84% |
| 2020 | 1,245 | 311 | 33.3% |
| 2019 | 934 | 298 | 46.86% |
| 2018 | 636 | -30 | -4.5% |
| 2017 | 666 | -152 | -18.58% |
| 2016 | 818 | -196 | -19.33% |
| 2015 | 1,014 | -51 | -4.79% |
| 2014 | 1,065 | -66 | -5.84% |
| 2013 | 1,131 | 211 | 22.93% |
| 2012 | 920 | -195 | -17.49% |
| 2011 | 1,115 | 337 | 43.32% |
| 2010 | 778 | 0 | 0% |