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Tucumcari, NM

Founded 1901Quay CountyElev. 1,247 m
Population
5,197
Median home
$56,400
Disaster risk
Very Low
Public schools
3
Sex offenders
2

Overview

About Tucumcari

With about 5,197 residents, Tucumcari is one of New Mexico's notable places. Tucumcari was founded in 1901 and sits in Quay County. The median age is 40.9 and the median household income is $39,915. Homes carry a median value of $56,400, and about 68% of residents own where they live. Hispanic or Latino residents make up the largest share of the population (63.7%). Around 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 13 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
5,197
Median age
40.9
Median household income
$39,915
Per-capita income
$25,081
Poverty rate
31.2%
High-school grad or higher
81.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
19.7%
Unemployment
4.8%
Avg. commute
12.5 min
Work from home
2.6%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White30.4%
Hispanic or Latino63.7%
Black1.8%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts37.8%
Service23.5%
Sales & office22%
Production, transportation & material moving12.8%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance3.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$56,400
Median gross rent
$751/mo
Owner-occupied
67.8%
Median year built
1959
Households
2,531
Avg. household size
2.02

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Tucumcari has 3 public schools — 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading47%
Math32%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

TUCUMCARI HIGHHighGrades 9–12
TUCUMCARI MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
TUCUMCARI ELEMENTARYElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime100% below national
Tucumcari0
New Mexico795
United States386
↓ 100% lower than 2020
2020–2023
property crime21% above national
Tucumcari2,356
New Mexico3,102
United States1,952
↑ 20% higher than 2020
2020–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Tucumcari Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Tucumcari.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very Low
Top hazards · Quay County
DroughtRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate
Winter weatherRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Low
Riverine floodingRelatively Low
WildfireRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Tucumcari is in Quay County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Tucumcari was founded in 1901 and sits in Quay County. Elevation ~1,247 m.

Population trend
6K5K5,19720002024
Map of Tucumcari
Tucumcari, NM
Where Tucumcari is
AlbuquerqueLas CrucesRio RanchoSanta FeRoswellFarmingtonTucumcari
Historic places

5 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Blue Swallow MotelHurley, Arch, Conservancy District Office BuildingCactus Motor LodgeOdeon TheaterMetropolitan Park Bathhouse and Pool Historic District
Notable people from Tucumcari
Paul BrinegarJohn L. Kane Jr.Primo VillanuevaDanny VillanuevaJimmie V. ReynaAbel CullumJames Spuhler
People searches in Tucumcari
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Nearby cities
Santa Rosa (57 mi)Clovis (58 mi)Portales (71 mi)Las Vegas (90 mi)Clayton (93 mi)Raton (125 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Tucumcari, NM (2)

Public sex-offender registry records for Tucumcari, New Mexico.

Joseph Salazar, 46
Tucumcari · 88401
AKA Joseph Jay Carlos, Jose Gonzales
David Wayne White, 64
Tucumcari · Quay County · 88401
AKA Dave White

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Tucumcari — frequently asked

What is the population of Tucumcari, New Mexico?
Tucumcari has a population of about 5,197, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Tucumcari?
The median home value in Tucumcari is $56,400, and the median gross rent is $751/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Tucumcari safe? What is the crime rate?
Tucumcari Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 0 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Tucumcari face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Quay County as "Very Low" overall, with top hazards including drought, strong wind, winter weather.
How many schools are in Tucumcari?
Tucumcari has 3 public schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Tucumcari?
Public registry data lists 2 registered sex offenders in or near Tucumcari. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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