Yah-ta-hey is a CDP located in McKinley County New Mexico. Yah-ta-hey has a 2024 population of 729. Yah-ta-hey is currently growing at a rate of 1.39% annually and its population has increased by 16.27% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 627 in 2020.
The average household income in Yah-ta-hey is $49,160 with a poverty rate of 20.45%. The median age in Yah-ta-hey is 33.7 years: 34.4 years for males, and 33.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Yah-ta-hey was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 612 | 86.32% |
| Other race | 69 | 9.73% |
| Two or more races | 24 | 3.39% |
| White | 4 | 0.56% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Native American
Other race
Two or more races
White
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 180 | 3.9 | 70.6 | 29.4 |
| Female | 83 | 5.58 | 41 | 59 |
| Married | 66 | 3.09 | 93.9 | 6.1 |
| Non Family | 31 | 1.13 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
4.1
Average Family Size
3.9
Average Household Size
70.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 121 | 29.66% |
| Associates Degree | 15 | 3.68% |
| Bachelors Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 83 | 20.34% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 49 | 12.01% |
| Some College | 140 | 34.31% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 311 | 217 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 97 | 21 | 0 |
| Other Race | 69 | 0 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 24 | 17 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 70.83%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 0%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $18,333 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $16,042 | $16,250 | $0 |
| Overall | $31,454 | $38,192 | $30,663 |
| Some College | $37,589 | $38,772 | $0 |
$31,454
Average Earnings
$38,192
Average Male
$30,663
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
67.05% of Yah-ta-hey residents speak only English, while 32.95% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 26.88% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 612 | 117 | 19.12% |
| Hispanic | 97 | 28 | 28.87% |
| Multiple | 24 | 24 | 100% |
20.45%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.62%
Male Poverty Rate
21.36%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Yah-ta-hey is Multiple, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Yah-ta-hey is Native, with 19.12% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.29%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.53%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.46%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 55.42% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.82% |
| Some College | 10.97% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 9.43% |
| Female Employed | 7.87% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $36,769 | $45,228 |
| Households | $68,143 | $49,160 |
| Married Families | $67,929 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $8,750 | $8,626 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
24.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
22.9%
Male Marriage Rate
26.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
44
Number of Veterans
44
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 5 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 39 |
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other Race | 34 | 49.28% |
| Hispanic | 34 | 35.05% |
| Native American | 10 | 2.07% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.36%
Veteran Poverty Rate
100%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
32.7%
Labor Force Participation
30.4%
Employment Rate
7.1%
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
72.07%
Born in Yah-ta-hey
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Yah-ta-hey residents were born in the United States, with 72.07% 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 Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 729 | 10 | 1.39% |
| 2023 | 719 | 10 | 1.41% |
| 2022 | 709 | 58 | 8.91% |
| 2021 | 651 | 24 | 3.83% |
| 2020 | 627 | 79 | 14.42% |
| 2019 | 548 | -100 | -15.43% |
| 2018 | 648 | 179 | 38.17% |
| 2017 | 469 | 28 | 6.35% |
| 2016 | 441 | 58 | 15.14% |
| 2015 | 383 | -24 | -5.9% |
| 2014 | 407 | 132 | 48% |
| 2013 | 275 | 57 | 26.15% |
| 2012 | 218 | -122 | -35.88% |
| 2011 | 340 | -250 | -42.37% |
| 2010 | 590 | 0 | 0% |