Demographics & People — Thoreau, New Mexico
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,795 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~2,500 |
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| Median Age | 34.8 |
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| Total Households | 619 |
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| Family Households | 431 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.9 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 156 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 39 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 123 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 1,380 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 925 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 754 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 721 |
| Danish | 37 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 33 |
| American | 25 |
| Hispanic: Spanish | 24 |
| African | 13 |
| Subsaharan African | 13 |
Language
| English Only | 824 |
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| Spanish | 21 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,687 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 78 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,510 |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Thoreau, New Mexico.
