Tularosa is a village located in Otero County New Mexico. Tularosa has a 2024 population of 2,613. Tularosa is currently growing at a rate of 0.54% annually and its population has increased by 2.23% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,556 in 2020.
The average household income in Tularosa is $62,845 with a poverty rate of 20.12%. The median age in Tularosa is 25.7 years: 26.7 years for males, and 25.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Tularosa was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,464 | 56.66% |
| Two or more races | 828 | 32.04% |
| Native American | 181 | 7% |
| Other race | 111 | 4.3% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 624 | 4.14 | 81.9 | 18.1 |
| Married | 257 | 4.9 | 87.9 | 12.1 |
| Non Family | 212 | 1.17 | 91 | 9 |
| Female | 111 | 7.63 | 64 | 36 |
| Male | 44 | 5.23 | 47.7 | 52.3 |
5.47
Average Family Size
4.14
Average Household Size
81.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 90 | 5.89% |
| Associates Degree | 65 | 4.25% |
| Bachelors Degree | 269 | 17.59% |
| Graduate Degree | 67 | 4.38% |
| High School Graduate | 501 | 32.77% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31 | 2.03% |
| Some College | 506 | 33.09% |
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 | 764 | 659 | 44 |
| White | 651 | 635 | 276 |
| 2+ Races | 532 | 462 | 22 |
| Native American | 97 | 97 | 10 |
| Other Race | 81 | 66 | 16 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 42.4%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $65,536 | $36,042 | $66,786 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $24,844 | $36,442 | $23,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $24,504 | $40,294 | $23,720 |
| Some College | $23,681 | $41,591 | $23,319 |
$24,504
Average Earnings
$40,294
Average Male
$23,720
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.72% of Tularosa residents speak only English, while 8.28% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.75% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,512 | 329 | 21.76% |
| Multiple | 828 | 291 | 35.14% |
| White | 834 | 142 | 17.03% |
| Native | 181 | 57 | 31.49% |
| Other | 111 | 5 | 4.5% |
20.12%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.74%
Male Poverty Rate
25.76%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Tularosa is Multiple, with 35.14% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Tularosa is Other, with 4.5% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.89%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.09%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.42%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 51.24% |
| High School | 23.35% |
| Some College | 9.81% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.36% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 13.93% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 23.56% |
| Female Employed | 5.35% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $45,735 | $69,566 |
| Households | $45,147 | $62,845 |
| Married Families | $74,306 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $45,841 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
27.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.3%
Male Marriage Rate
20.4%
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 Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
169
Number of Veterans
164
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 79 |
| Vietnam | 45 |
| First Gulf War | 14 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 65 |
| 75+ | 52 |
| 65 to 74 | 38 |
| 55 to 64 | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 5 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 116 | 14.23% |
| White | 108 | 12.05% |
| 2+ Races | 47 | 8.83% |
| Native American | 8 | 5.76% |
| Other Race | 6 | 6.45% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.73%
Veteran Poverty Rate
47.34%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.7%
Labor Force Participation
42.9%
Employment Rate
23%
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
61.03%
Born in Tularosa
99.3%
Native Born
0.7%
Foreign Born
0.5%
Non Citizen
0.19%
Naturalized
99.3% of Tularosa residents were born in the United States, with 61.03% having been born in New Mexico. 0.5% 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 | 2,685 | 15 | 0.56% |
| 2028 | 2,670 | 14 | 0.53% |
| 2027 | 2,656 | 14 | 0.53% |
| 2026 | 2,642 | 15 | 0.57% |
| 2025 | 2,627 | 14 | 0.54% |
| 2024 | 2,613 | 14 | 0.54% |
| 2023 | 2,599 | 15 | 0.58% |
| 2022 | 2,584 | 2 | 0.08% |
| 2021 | 2,582 | 26 | 1.02% |
| 2020 | 2,556 | -464 | -15.36% |
| 2019 | 3,020 | 42 | 1.41% |
| 2018 | 2,978 | 20 | 0.68% |
| 2017 | 2,958 | 24 | 0.82% |
| 2016 | 2,934 | 38 | 1.31% |
| 2015 | 2,896 | -23 | -0.79% |
| 2014 | 2,919 | -40 | -1.35% |
| 2013 | 2,959 | 3 | 0.1% |
| 2012 | 2,956 | 26 | 0.89% |
| 2011 | 2,930 | 59 | 2.06% |
| 2010 | 2,871 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,864 | 249 | 9.52% |
| 1990 | 2,615 | 79 | 3.12% |
| 1980 | 2,536 | -315 | -11.05% |
| 1970 | 2,851 | -349 | -10.91% |
| 1960 | 3,200 | 515 | 19.18% |