Truth Or Consequences City, New Mexico
As of the census of 2000, there were 7289 people, 457 households, and 284 families residing in the city. The population density was 576 people per square mile (222.39/km˛), making it the 83rd most densely populated city in New Mexico. There were 4445 housing units at an average density of 351.4 per square mile (135.68/km˛). The average household size was 2.04 persons, and the average family size was 2.75 persons. In the Truth Or Consequences City, 20.2% of the population was under the age of 18, 5.7% were 18 to 24, 20.1% were 25 to 44, 24.6% were 45 to 64, and 29.3% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 96.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.4 males. The median age of the city's population was 48 years, The median age of males was 47 years, for females the median age was 49.3 years. The racial makeup of the city was 85.35% White, 0.63% Black or African American, 1.77% American Indian, 0.16% Asian, 0.05% Native Hawaiian, 2.68% from two or more races and 9.36% Other races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the city was $20986, it is 35th poorest city by median household income in New Mexico. The median income for a family in the city was $28750, it is the 155th wealthiest city in terms of median family income. The per capita income for the city was $14415, it would be the 90th highest city by per capita income in the U.S. state of New Mexico. The median income of city was $14812, Males had a median income of $16841 versus $12596 for females.
In 2000, 1358 pupils and students, of which 47.79% are male and 52.21% are female, 18.63% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 2.36% nursery or pri school, 3.83% kindergarten, 55.15% elementary school, 28.06% high school and 10.6% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 7289 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 7291 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 7276 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 7173 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 7039 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 7096 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 6986 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 6861 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 6744 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 6681 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 6784 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 18 | 14 | 32 |
| Kindergarten | 7 | 45 | 52 |
| Elementary school | 398 | 351 | 749 |
| High school | 177 | 204 | 381 |
| College or graduate school | 49 | 95 | 144 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truth or Consequences city, New Mexico | $20986 | $28750 | $14415 |
| Sierra County, New Mexico | $24152 | $29787 | $15023 |
| New Mexico, United States | $34133 | $39425 | $17261 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |