Timberlake, New Mexico Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Timberlake, New Mexico had a total population of 110, the 411th largest community in New Mexico. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Timberlake Quick Facts
How Timberlake Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 341 | 110 | -67.7% |
How Timberlake Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 63 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Timberlake Rankings in New Mexico
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Other Cities in McKinley County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallup | 21,023 | $58,303 | 26.8% | $165,200 |
| Zuni Pueblo | 5,864 | $45,724 | 29.9% | $81,700 |
| Crownpoint | 2,882 | $51,011 | 31.5% | $61,100 |
| Navajo | 2,181 | $32,208 | 51.6% | N/A |
| Thoreau | 1,973 | $45,469 | 27.5% | $95,200 |
| Church Rock | 1,381 | $35,083 | 33.7% | $39,100 |
| Iyanbito | 1,233 | $52,500 | 32.2% | $49,300 |
| Gamerco | 1,176 | $48,977 | 52.0% | $99,600 |
| Black Rock | 1,125 | $46,000 | 38.9% | $101,100 |
| Prewitt | 1,027 | $19,074 | 54.4% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Timberlake
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs Landing | 110 | N/A | N/A | 5.5% | 0.0% |
| Lindrith | 111 | $71,359 | $106,600 | 39.6% | 0.0% |
| Llano del Medio | 109 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 26.6% |
| Ojo Sarco | 112 | $13,292 | $63,200 | 19.6% | 72.3% |
| Pinos Altos | 113 | N/A | $282,500 | 48.7% | 47.8% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 110, Timberlake'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
Timberlake is a small community located in New Mexico, within McKinley County. The total population is 110. It ranks as the 411th most populous out of 495 Census-designated places in New Mexico.
Age Demographics
The median age in Timberlake is 55.3 years. This is 40% higher than the state median of 39.4 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Timberlake. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Timberlake, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 8.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 88% lower than the state average of 70.0%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Timberlake is White (non-Hispanic), making up 46.4% of the population.
Education
17.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 44% lower 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 71.8%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Timberlake, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Timberlake, New Mexico?
Timberlake, New Mexico has a population of 110 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Timberlake, NM?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Timberlake — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Timberlake, NM?
The ACS sample for Timberlake recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Timberlake, New Mexico?
Timberlake's population is 46.4% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Timberlake, NM?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Timberlake — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Timberlake, New Mexico?
17.3% of adults (25+) in Timberlake hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.