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Tularosa, NM


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Tularosa, New Mexico

Tularosa, New Mexico, in Otero county, is 66 miles NE of Las Cruces, New Mexico (center to center) and 95 miles N of El Paso, Texas. There are 2,864 residents in the village.

The People and Families of Tularosa

In Tularosa, about 53% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Tularosa had a median family income of $30,313.

Political Inclinations

Tularosa folks tended to give their money ($200) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Tularosa Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Tularosa that were owner-occupied was 74%.

Commuting

In Tularosa, 88% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Tularosa strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Mexico):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Tularosa Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Tularosa, NM

Comparing Tularosa to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Mexico (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity97
Children Under 5 Years Old76
Age of the Population77
Senior Citizens68
Female Share of the Population68
Male Share of the Population53
Well-Paid Single Women48
Well-Paid Single Men47

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size75
Portion of People Married34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults32
People Above Poverty25
People in Middle Class or Better25
Median Family Income24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home98
Walking and Biking to Work85
Public Transportation Use65
Short Commute Times53

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes95
Affordability of Rents88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
People Living Alone79
Seasonal and Vacation Housing64
Housing Recently Built64
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