Tierra Amarilla is a CDP located in Rio Arriba County New Mexico. Tierra Amarilla has a 2024 population of 409. Tierra Amarilla is currently growing at a rate of 0.49% annually but its population has decreased by -10.11% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 455 in 2020.
The average household income in Tierra Amarilla is $35,513 with a poverty rate of 81.69%. The median age in Tierra Amarilla is 28 years: 28.8 years for males, and 17.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Tierra Amarilla was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 381 | 94.07% |
| Other race | 24 | 5.93% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 134 | 2.73 | 41.8 | 58.2 |
| Non Family | 91 | 0 | 61.5 | 38.5 |
| Male | 43 | 6.4 | 0 | 100 |
| Married | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
5.4
Average Family Size
2.73
Average Household Size
41.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 56 | 25.93% |
| Associates Degree | 35 | 16.2% |
| Bachelors Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 16 | 7.41% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11 | 5.09% |
| Some College | 98 | 45.37% |
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 | 177 | 110 | 0 |
| White | 39 | 39 | 0 |
| Other Race | 24 | 24 | 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 white people with a rate of 0%.
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
55.56% of Tierra Amarilla residents speak only English, while 44.44% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 44.44% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 331 | 299 | 90.33% |
81.69%
Overall Poverty Rate
74.8%
Male Poverty Rate
85.36%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Tierra Amarilla is Hispanic, with 90.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Tierra Amarilla is Hispanic, with 90.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 52.7%. Among those working part-time, it was 100%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 91.67%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 100% |
| High School | 0% |
| Some College | 67.77% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 55.13% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Households | - | $35,513 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
21.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.6%
Male Marriage Rate
0.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 20-34, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
4
Number of Veterans
4
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 4 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4 | 2.08% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 2.26% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.5%
Labor Force Participation
45%
Employment Rate
32.4%
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
89.38%
Born in Tierra Amarilla
90.37%
Native Born
9.63%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
9.63%
Naturalized
90.37% of Tierra Amarilla residents were born in the United States, with 89.38% 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 | 409 | 2 | 0.49% |
| 2023 | 407 | 2 | 0.49% |
| 2022 | 405 | -66 | -14.01% |
| 2021 | 471 | 16 | 3.52% |
| 2020 | 455 | -329 | -41.96% |
| 2019 | 784 | 131 | 20.06% |
| 2018 | 653 | -146 | -18.27% |
| 2017 | 799 | 176 | 28.25% |
| 2016 | 623 | 25 | 4.18% |
| 2015 | 598 | 236 | 65.19% |
| 2014 | 362 | 22 | 6.47% |
| 2013 | 340 | 118 | 53.15% |
| 2012 | 222 | -12 | -5.13% |
| 2011 | 234 | -148 | -38.74% |
| 2010 | 382 | 0 | 0% |