Las Tusas, New Mexico Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 999, Las Tusas's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Las Tusas is a small community located in New Mexico, within Cibola County. The total population is 999. It ranks as the 164th most populous out of 495 Census-designated places in New Mexico.

Age Demographics

The median age in Las Tusas is 52.0 years. This is 32% higher than the state median of 39.4 years. 19.9% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Las Tusas is $58,627. This is 8% lower than the state median of $64,059. It is also 27% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 62.2%. This is 248% higher than the state poverty rate of 17.8%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Las Tusas, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $161,200. Housing costs are 35% lower than the state median of $248,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Las Tusas is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 43% higher than the state average of 70.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Las Tusas is White (non-Hispanic), making up 54.4% of the population. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (54.4% vs 36.0%).

Education

61.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Las Tusas in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 97% higher than the state rate of 31.0%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.3%. Notably, 61.0% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Las Tusas, New Mexico is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against New Mexico state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 495 Census-designated places in New Mexico. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.