Truchas is a CDP located in Rio Arriba County New Mexico. Truchas has a 2024 population of 280. Truchas is currently declining at a rate of -6.67% annually but its population has increased by 7.69% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 260 in 2020.
The average household income in Truchas is $45,610 with a poverty rate of 19.78%. The median age in Truchas is 66.8 years: 65.3 years for males, and 74.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Truchas was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 213 | 76.62% |
| Two or more races | 30 | 10.79% |
| Other race | 23 | 8.27% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 12 | 4.32% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 136 | 2.02 | 52.9 | 47.1 |
| Non Family | 126 | 1.4 | 49.2 | 50.8 |
| Married | 10 | 9.8 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
9.8
Average Family Size
2.02
Average Household Size
52.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Associates Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelors Degree | 60 | 21.82% |
| Graduate Degree | 23 | 8.36% |
| High School Graduate | 151 | 54.91% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 41 | 14.91% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 148 | 148 | 0 |
| White | 115 | 115 | 71 |
| 2+ Races | 30 | 30 | 0 |
| Other Race | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| Islander | 12 | 12 | 12 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
22.66% of Truchas residents speak only English, while 77.34% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 69.06% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 117 | 55 | 47.01% |
19.78%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.16%
Male Poverty Rate
27.03%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Truchas is White, with 47.01% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Truchas is White, with 47.01% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 58.82%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.09%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Some College | 82.93% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 24.1% |
| High School | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 58.82% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Households | $39,632 | $45,610 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,265 | $43,642 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
4.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
4.9%
Male Marriage Rate
1.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
10
Number of Veterans
10
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 10 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10 | 4.74% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
100%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
16.5%
Labor Force Participation
16.5%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
60.43%
Born in Truchas
96.04%
Native Born
3.96%
Foreign Born
3.96%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
96.04% of Truchas residents were born in the United States, with 60.43% having been born in New Mexico. 3.96% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 280 | -20 | -6.67% |
| 2023 | 300 | -20 | -6.25% |
| 2022 | 320 | -47 | -12.81% |
| 2021 | 367 | 107 | 41.15% |
| 2020 | 260 | 84 | 47.73% |
| 2019 | 176 | -53 | -23.14% |
| 2018 | 229 | -10 | -4.18% |
| 2017 | 239 | -140 | -36.94% |
| 2016 | 379 | -9 | -2.32% |
| 2015 | 388 | -527 | -57.6% |
| 2014 | 915 | -157 | -14.65% |
| 2013 | 1,072 | 80 | 8.06% |
| 2012 | 992 | 375 | 60.78% |
| 2011 | 617 | 57 | 10.18% |
| 2010 | 560 | 0 | 0% |