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Tucumcari, NM
City in Quay County, New Mexico.
Population
5,160
Land area
9.5sq mi
People per sq mi
543
ZIP codes
0
Tucumcari and its ZIP codes
Tucumcari at a glance
- Tucumcari is about 31 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 46th among 495 cities and towns in New Mexico.
- The median household income is $31,844, 50% below the New Mexico median of $64,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $64,100 (74% below New Mexico) and median rent is $704 a month.
Local data for Tucumcari, NM
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Tucumcari, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$31,844
Poverty rate
34.3%
Median home value
$64,100
Median rent
$704/mo
Homeownership
68.6%
Bachelor's or higher
18.5%
Median age
44.7
Average commute
8.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,684), Italian Americans (335), German Americans (268).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Quay County. PPP loans are for Tucumcari.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Aug 2026, +1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,015
2,545 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,343
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$116M
FY 2026, $13,251 per person
How people get to work
Tucumcari, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.6%
- Carpooled8.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.3%
- Bicycle1.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.9%
Average one-way commute: 8.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Tucumcari, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
629
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
4
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 25°F
16.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Tucumcari, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.7%
U.S. 33.3% +5.4 pts
Diabetes
17.3%
U.S. 12.1% +5.2 pts
Smoking
16.1%
U.S. 12.8% +3.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
20.1%
U.S. 11.1% +9.0 pts
Cities near Tucumcari
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LoganVillage | 21 mi | 10.6 |
| San JonVillage | 23 mi | 2.9 |
| Conchas DamCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 8.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Tucumcari, NM in?
- Tucumcari is in Quay County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Tucumcari, NM?
- About 5,160 people live in Tucumcari, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Tucumcari?
- Nearby places include Logan (21 mi), San Jon (23 mi), Conchas Dam (29 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023