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Las Tusas, NM
Census-designated place in Cibola County, New Mexico.
Population
999
Land area
3sq mi
People per sq mi
335
ZIP codes
0
Las Tusas and its ZIP codes
Las Tusas at a glance
- Las Tusas is about 19 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- The median household income is $58,627, 8% below the New Mexico median of $64,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $161,200 (35% below New Mexico).
Housing and community stats
Las Tusas, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,627
Poverty rate
62.2%
Median home value
$161,200
Homeownership
100.0%
Bachelor's or higher
61.0%
Median age
52.0
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (199), Scottish Americans (137), Dutch Americans (93).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cibola County. PPP loans are for Las Tusas.
Unemployment rate
6.0%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,188
7,268 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$36,397
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$218M
FY 2026, $8,032 per person
How people get to work
Las Tusas, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone100.0%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Environment and hazard risk
Las Tusas, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
442
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
62
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 12°F
12.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Las Tusas, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.3%
U.S. 33.3% +1.0 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
14.2%
U.S. 12.8% +1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.0%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Las Tusas
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| StoneridgeCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 0.8 |
| Homer C JonesCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 0.2 |
| BluewaterCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 12.3 |
| PrewittCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 13.8 |
| Bluewater VillageCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 7.5 |
| ThoreauCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 39.5 |
| Red Rock RanchCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4.8 |
| HaystackCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.3 |
| Golden AcresCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| MilanVillage | 14 mi | 4.4 |
| BroadviewCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.8 |
| Continental DivideCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.7 |
| GrantsCity | 18 mi | 14.9 |
| San RafaelCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 15.8 |
| Borrego PassCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 13.2 |
| TimberlakeCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 16 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Las Tusas, NM in?
- Las Tusas is in Cibola County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Las Tusas, NM?
- About 999 people live in Las Tusas, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Las Tusas?
- Nearby places include Stoneridge (1.6 mi), Homer C Jones (2.5 mi), Bluewater (4.9 mi), Prewitt (6.5 mi), Bluewater Village (8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023