In 2022, Tucumcari, NM had a population of 5.21k people with a median age of 39.5 and a median household income of $34,424. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Tucumcari, NM declined from 5,221 to 5,206, a −0.287% decrease and its median household income grew from $30,679 to $34,424, a 12.2% increase.
The 5 largest ethnic groups in Tucumcari, NM are White (Hispanic) (34.8%), White (Non-Hispanic) (29.9%), Two+ (Hispanic) (15.1%), Other (Hispanic) (10.8%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.98%).
None of the households in Tucumcari, NM reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.
98% of the residents in Tucumcari, NM are U.S. citizens.
The largest universities in Tucumcari, NM are Mesalands Community College (277 degrees awarded in 2022).
In 2022, the median property value in Tucumcari, NM was $54,000, and the homeownership rate was 61%.
Most people in Tucumcari, NM drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 12.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Tucumcari, NM was 2 cars per household.