Tijeras village, New Mexico Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Tijeras village is a small community located in New Mexico. The total population is 483. It ranks as the 253rd most populous out of 492 cities and towns in New Mexico.

Age Demographics

The median age in Tijeras village is 51.8 years. This is 32% higher than the state median of 39.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Tijeras village is $75,398. This is 21% higher than the state median of $62,125. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 4% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.8%. This is 2% lower than the state poverty rate of 18.1%. The unemployment rate is 5.9%. This is 2% lower than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $250,000. Housing costs are 8% higher than the state median of $232,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 79.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Tijeras village is Hispanic or Latino, making up 56.7% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 41.4%.

Education

22.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 24% lower than the state rate of 30.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Tijeras village, New Mexico is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against New Mexico state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 492 Census-designated places in New Mexico. For official data, visit data.census.gov.