Tucumcari City, New Mexico
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 5989 people, 457 households, and 284 families residing in the city. The population density was 793.8 people per square mile (306.49/kmē), it is the 60th most populated city in terms of population density. There were 3065 housing units at an average density of 406.5 per square mile (156.95/kmē). The average household size was 2.35 people, and the average family size was 2.93 people. Age range in the city was well distributed with 26% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 24.8% from 45 to 64, and 17.5% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 90.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.8 males. The median age of the city's population was 39.4 years, The median age of males and females living in Tucumcari City was 38.1 and 40.6 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 75.87% White, 1.29% Black or African American, 1.39% American Indian, 1.2% Asian, 0.22% Native Hawaiian, 2.94% from two or more races and 17.1% Other races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the city was $22560, making it the 54th lowest city by median household income in New Mexico. The median income for a family in the city was $27468, making it the 68th poorest city by median family income among the New Mexico. The per capita income for the city was $14786, it is New Mexico's 80th wealthiest city by per capita income. The median income is $14203, Males have a median income of $20280 versus $11477 for females.
In 2000, 1629 pupils and students, of which 838 are male and 791 are female, 27.2% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 115 nursery or pri school, 59 kindergarten, 795 elementary school, 402 high school and 258 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 5989 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 5991 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 5944 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 5790 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 5698 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 5630 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 5488 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 5383 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 5308 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 5276 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 5268 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 70 | 45 | 115 |
| Kindergarten | 42 | 17 | 59 |
| Elementary school | 440 | 355 | 795 |
| High school | 146 | 256 | 402 |
| College or graduate school | 140 | 118 | 258 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tucumcari city, New Mexico | $22560 | $27468 | $14786 |
| Quay County, New Mexico | $24894 | $30362 | $14938 |
| New Mexico, United States | $34133 | $39425 | $17261 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |