Questa, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Taos County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,112
Population
298/sq mi density
$41,071
Median Income
$28,445 per capita
$225,300
Home Value
$408,265 Zillow
45°F
Avg Temperature
390
Violent Crime/100K
445 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$41,071 median income, 0.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$225,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
390 violent crimes/100K (3% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
2,112
Census 2023
Population Density
298
per square mile
Land Area
5.1
square miles (13.3 km²)
Median Age
52.7 yrs
35% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
57.1%
Male
42.9%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 70.4% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 0.2% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 81.3% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.8% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
70.4%
Black
0.2%
Hispanic
81.3%
Asian
1.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 49.1% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 60.4% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
49.1%
Spanish
60.4%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
4.6%
Veterans
11.0%
83% above US avg (6%)
Disability
32.7%
152% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
89.0%
3% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
11.0%
28% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.508
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 2,112 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 298 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 5.1 sq mi |
| Median Age | 52.7 years |
Gender
| Male | 57.1% |
| Female | 42.9% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 70.4% |
| Black or African American | 0.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 81.3% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
Language
| English Only | 49.1% |
| Spanish | 60.4% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 4.6% |
| Veterans | 11.0% |
| Disability | 32.7% |
| Health Insurance | 89.0% |
| Uninsured | 11.0% |
| Broadband Access | 70.5% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.508 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 7, Nonmetro / Urban 2.5K-20K |