Tucumcari, NM
Demographics And Statistics

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Living in Tucumcari, New Mexico

Life in Tucumcari research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Tucumcari over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Here's a snapshot of Tucumcari based on the most recently available data.

5,160 Population
$83,368 Median home value
$31,844 Median income
$704 Median rent
11.2% Unemployment
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Tucumcari SnackAbility

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Overall SnackAbility
Jobs 7/10
Housing 3/10
Affordability 8/10
Diversity 8.5/10
SafetyN/A
Amenities 6/10
Education 4/10
Commute 10/10

Tucumcari, NM Weather

  • The average high in Tucumcari is 73.0° and the average low is 43.6°.

  • There are 35.7 days of precipitation each year.

  • Expect an average of 17.0 inches of precipitation each year with 20.0 inches of snow.

StatTucumcari
Average Annual High73.0
Average Annual Low43.6
Annual Precipitation Days35.7
Average Annual Precipitation17.0
Average Annual Snowfall20.0
73.0°
Average High
35.7
Days of Rain

Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)

Tucumcari, NM Photos

Quay County Courthouse
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Tucumcari Nm Train Station
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Tucumcari Grain Elevator
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Tucumcari Demographics And Statistics

Population over time in Tucumcari

The current population in Tucumcari is 5,160. The population has decreased 3.3% from 2010.

Year Population % Change
2024 5,160 -0.7%
2023 5,197 -0.2%
2022 5,206 -0.3%
2021 5,221 7.2%
2020 4,872 -1.0%
2019 4,919 -0.8%
2018 4,958 -0.9%
2017 5,004 -1.7%
2016 5,091 -1.3%
2015 5,157 -1.5%
2014 5,237 -0.8%
2013 5,279 -0.6%
2012 5,313 -0.5%
2011 5,338 0.0%
2010 5,338 -

Race / Ethnicity in Tucumcari

White 33.4% (1,724)
African American 0.1% (7)
American Indian 0.2% (12)
Asian 0.0% (0)
Hawaiian 0.0% (0)
Other 0.0% (0)
Two Or More 3.9% (203)
Hispanic 62.3% (3,214)
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Tucumcari is:

  • 33.4% White with 1,724 White residents.

  • 0.1% African American with 7 African American residents.

  • 0.2% American Indian with 12 American Indian residents.

  • 0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 3.9% Two Or More with 203 Two Or More residents.

  • 62.3% Hispanic with 3,214 Hispanic residents.

Race Tucumcari NM USA
White 33.4% 36.0% 57.4%
African American 0.1% 1.8% 11.9%
American Indian 0.2% 8.5% 0.5%
Asian 0.0% 1.6% 5.9%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.5% 0.6%
Two Or More 3.9% 3.1% 4.3%
Hispanic 62.3% 48.4% 19.3%

Gender in Tucumcari

Female 51.4% (2,652)
Male 48.6% (2,508)
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  • Tucumcari is 51.4% female with 2,652 female residents.

  • Tucumcari is 48.6% male with 2,508 male residents.

Gender Tucumcari NM USA
Female 51.4% 50.3% 50.5%
Male 48.6% 49.7% 49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Tucumcari for adults over 25

< 9th Grade 3.0% (154)
9-12th Grade 8.0% (412)
High School / GED 43.0% (2,218)
Some College 23.0% (1,186)
Associate's Degree 5.0% (258)
Bachelor's Degree 10.0% (516)
Master's Degree 8.0% (412)
Professional Degree 0.0% (0)
Doctorate Degree 0.0% (0)
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  • 3.0% of adults in Tucumcari completed < 9th grade.

  • 8.0% of adults in Tucumcari completed 9-12th grade.

  • 43.0% of adults in Tucumcari completed high school / ged.

  • 23.0% of adults in Tucumcari completed some college.

  • 5.0% of adults in Tucumcari completed associate's degree.

  • 10.0% of adults in Tucumcari completed bachelor's degree.

  • 8.0% of adults in Tucumcari completed master's degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Tucumcari completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Tucumcari completed doctorate degree.

Education Tucumcari NM USA
< 9th Grade 3.0% 5.0% 4.0%
9-12th Grade 8.0% 7.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 43.0% 26.0% 26.0%
Some College 23.0% 22.0% 19.0%
Associate's Degree 5.0% 9.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 10.0% 17.0% 22.0%
Master's Degree 8.0% 10.0% 10.0%
Professional Degree 0.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 0.0% 2.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Tucumcari, New Mexico

Less than $10,000 22.7% (117,048)
$10,000 to $14,999 8.8% (45,529)
$15,000 to $24,999 10.1% (52,358)
$25,000 to $34,999 10.8% (55,773)
$35,000 to $49,999 6.9% (35,475)
$50,000 to $74,999 14.3% (73,795)
$75,000 to $99,999 6.4% (32,819)
$100,000 to $149,999 11.5% (59,188)
$150,000 to $199,999 7.0% (36,044)
$200,000 or more 1.5% (7,967)
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  • 22.7% of households in Tucumcari earn Less than $10,000.

  • 8.8% of households in Tucumcari earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 10.1% of households in Tucumcari earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 10.8% of households in Tucumcari earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 6.9% of households in Tucumcari earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 14.3% of households in Tucumcari earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 6.4% of households in Tucumcari earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 11.5% of households in Tucumcari earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 7.0% of households in Tucumcari earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 1.5% of households in Tucumcari earn $200,000 or more.

Income Tucumcari NM USA
Less than $10,000 22.7% 6.6% 5.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 8.8% 5.1% 3.4%
$15,000 to $24,999 10.1% 8.5% 6.3%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.8% 8.4% 6.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 6.9% 11.2% 10.1%
$50,000 to $74,999 14.3% 16.9% 15.5%
$75,000 to $99,999 6.4% 12.4% 12.6%
$100,000 to $149,999 11.5% 15.5% 17.5%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.0% 7.6% 9.6%
$200,000 or more 1.5% 7.8% 13.4%

Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)