Tucumcari is a city located in Quay County New Mexico. Tucumcari has a 2024 population of 5,077. Tucumcari is currently declining at a rate of -0.9% annually and its population has decreased by -3.48% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,260 in 2020.
The average household income in Tucumcari is $48,773 with a poverty rate of 30.23%. The median age in Tucumcari is 39.5 years: 37.6 years for males, and 42.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Tucumcari was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,369 | 64.71% |
| Two or more races | 906 | 17.4% |
| Other race | 562 | 10.8% |
| Black or African American | 226 | 4.34% |
| Native American | 93 | 1.79% |
| Asian | 50 | 0.96% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,251 | 2.28 | 61 | 39 |
| Non Family | 1,249 | 1.18 | 63.8 | 36.2 |
| Married | 523 | 3.29 | 71.3 | 28.7 |
| Female | 341 | 3.79 | 44.6 | 55.4 |
| Male | 138 | 4.62 | 36.2 | 63.8 |
3.31
Average Family Size
2.28
Average Household Size
61.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 617 | 16.28% |
| Associates Degree | 193 | 5.09% |
| Bachelors Degree | 323 | 8.52% |
| Graduate Degree | 192 | 5.06% |
| High School Graduate | 1,512 | 39.88% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 104 | 2.74% |
| Some College | 850 | 22.42% |
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 | 2,256 | 1,667 | 150 |
| White | 1,340 | 1,216 | 294 |
| 2+ Races | 498 | 490 | 76 |
| Other Race | 483 | 310 | 16 |
| Black | 142 | 137 | 27 |
| Native American | 79 | 63 | 0 |
| Asian | 50 | 50 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 21.94%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,550 | $83,160 | $42,120 |
| Graduate Degree | $69,706 | $68,382 | $88,106 |
| High School Graduate | $22,269 | $29,764 | $19,600 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $37,152 | $36,765 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,886 | $35,281 | $31,806 |
| Some College | $31,250 | $29,012 | $32,431 |
$33,886
Average Earnings
$35,281
Average Male
$31,806
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
75.75% of Tucumcari residents speak only English, while 24.25% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 24.25% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,279 | 1,098 | 33.49% |
| White | 1,518 | 333 | 21.94% |
| Multiple | 902 | 325 | 36.03% |
| Other | 546 | 318 | 58.24% |
| Native | 93 | 18 | 19.35% |
| Black | 137 | 12 | 8.76% |
30.23%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.45%
Male Poverty Rate
36.04%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Tucumcari is Other, with 58.24% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Tucumcari is Black, with 8.76% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.61%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 44.71%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.45% |
| High School | 29.8% |
| Some College | 15.58% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.72% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 61.76% |
| Female Employed | 14.92% |
| Male Employed | 8.93% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $47,241 | $63,701 |
| Households | $34,424 | $48,773 |
| Married Families | $81,563 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $19,945 | $35,794 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
26.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
27.7%
Male Marriage Rate
25.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
313
Number of Veterans
313
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 133 |
| Vietnam | 88 |
| First Gulf War | 28 |
| World War II | 8 |
| Korea | 1 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 89 |
| 18 to 34 | 78 |
| 55 to 64 | 64 |
| 35 to 54 | 55 |
| 75+ | 27 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 225 | 8.42% |
| Hispanic | 90 | 3.72% |
| Native American | 48 | 60.76% |
| Black | 22 | 15.49% |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 3.48% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
21.47%
Veteran Poverty Rate
50.96%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.9%
Labor Force Participation
58.2%
Employment Rate
4.4%
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
65.83%
Born in Tucumcari
98.02%
Native Born
1.98%
Foreign Born
1.98%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
98.02% of Tucumcari residents were born in the United States, with 65.83% having been born in New Mexico. 1.98% 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 | 4,848 | -46 | -0.94% |
| 2028 | 4,894 | -46 | -0.93% |
| 2027 | 4,940 | -45 | -0.9% |
| 2026 | 4,985 | -46 | -0.91% |
| 2025 | 5,031 | -46 | -0.91% |
| 2024 | 5,077 | -46 | -0.9% |
| 2023 | 5,123 | -16 | -0.31% |
| 2022 | 5,139 | -60 | -1.15% |
| 2021 | 5,199 | -61 | -1.16% |
| 2020 | 5,260 | 403 | 8.3% |
| 2019 | 4,857 | 18 | 0.37% |
| 2018 | 4,839 | -57 | -1.16% |
| 2017 | 4,896 | -63 | -1.27% |
| 2016 | 4,959 | -37 | -0.74% |
| 2015 | 4,996 | -16 | -0.32% |
| 2014 | 5,012 | -125 | -2.43% |
| 2013 | 5,137 | -81 | -1.55% |
| 2012 | 5,218 | -146 | -2.72% |
| 2011 | 5,364 | -16 | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 5,380 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,989 | -842 | -12.33% |
| 1990 | 6,831 | 66 | 0.98% |
| 1980 | 6,765 | -424 | -5.9% |
| 1970 | 7,189 | -954 | -11.72% |
| 1960 | 8,143 | -276 | -3.28% |
| 1950 | 8,419 | 2,225 | 35.92% |
| 1940 | 6,194 | 2,051 | 49.51% |
| 1930 | 4,143 | 1,026 | 32.92% |
| 1920 | 3,117 | 591 | 23.4% |
| 1910 | 2,526 | -2,322 | -47.9% |