Questa, NM

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Questa Overview

2,179
TOTAL POPULATION
1,296
MALE POPULATION
883
FEMALE POPULATION
146.77
MALES / 100 FEMALES
68.13
FEMALES / 100 MALES
44.9
MEDIAN AGE
3.8
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.9
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$25,700
PER CAPITA INCOME
$68,846
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$53,047
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
3.2%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
96.8¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.43
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
997
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
53.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
0.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Questa Zip Codes

Questa Area Codes

Race in Questa

The most populous races in Questa are Hispanic or Latino (1,977 | 90.7%), White / Caucasian (1,804 | 82.8%), and Some other Race (276 | 12.7%).
Race in Questa
Race# Population% Population
Asian140.6%
Black / African American60.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino1,97790.7%
Native / Alaskan140.6%
White / Caucasian1,80482.8%
Two or more Races653.0%
Some other Race27612.7%
Total2,179100.0%

Ancestry in Questa

The most populous ancestries reported in Questa are Spanish (525 | 24.1%), Spaniard (468 | 21.5%), Mexican (339 | 15.6%), Spanish American (228 | 10.5%), and European (51 | 2.3%), together accounting for 73.9% of all Questa residents.
Ancestry in Questa
Ancestry# Population% Population
European512.3%
Mexican33915.6%
Navajo140.6%
Puerto Rican180.8%
Spaniard46821.5%
Spanish52524.1%
Spanish American22810.5%
Thai140.6%
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Immigrants in Questa

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Questa came from Central America (53 | 2.4%), Latin America (53 | 2.4%), Mexico (53 | 2.4%), Africa (14 | 0.6%), and Eastern Africa (14 | 0.6%), together accounting for 8.6% of all Questa residents.
Immigrants in Questa
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa140.6%
Central America532.4%
Eastern Africa140.6%
Kenya140.6%
Latin America532.4%
Mexico532.4%
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Sex and Age in Questa

Sex and Age in Questa

The most populous age groups in Questa are 40 to 44 Years (150 | 11.6%) for men and 50 to 54 Years (162 | 18.3%) for women.
Sex and Age in Questa
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years67 (5.2%)31 (3.5%)
5 to 9 Years103 (8.0%)30 (3.4%)
10 to 14 Years54 (4.2%)17 (1.9%)
15 to 19 Years119 (9.2%)18 (2.0%)
20 to 24 Years61 (4.7%)89 (10.1%)
25 to 29 Years142 (11.0%)19 (2.1%)
30 to 34 Years17 (1.3%)11 (1.3%)
35 to 39 Years74 (5.7%)48 (5.4%)
40 to 44 Years150 (11.6%)43 (4.9%)
45 to 49 Years41 (3.2%)21 (2.4%)
50 to 54 Years42 (3.2%)162 (18.3%)
55 to 59 Years96 (7.4%)36 (4.1%)
60 to 64 Years102 (7.9%)134 (15.2%)
65 to 69 Years51 (3.9%)9 (1.0%)
70 to 74 Years23 (1.8%)41 (4.6%)
75 to 79 Years85 (6.6%)76 (8.6%)
80 to 84 Years50 (3.9%)98 (11.1%)
85 Years and over19 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,296 (100.0%)883 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Questa

Median Family Size in Questa

The median family size in Questa is 3.84 persons per family, with married-couple families (386 | 83.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.06 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (17 | 3.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 1.94 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Questa
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple386 (83.9%)4.06
Single Male/Father17 (3.7%)1.94
Single Female/Mother57 (12.4%)2.91
Total Families460 (100.0%)3.84

Median Household Size in Questa

The median household size in Questa is 2.88 persons per household, with married-couple households (386 | 51.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.06 persons per household. non-family households (297 | 39.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.32 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Questa
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple386 (51.0%)4.06
Single Male/Father17 (2.2%)3.06
Single Female/Mother57 (7.5%)2.91
Non-family297 (39.2%)1.32
Total Households757 (100.0%)2.88

Household Size by Marriage Status in Questa

Out of a total of 757 households in Questa, 460 (60.8%) are family households, while 297 (39.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 228, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 243.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Questa
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-243 (32.1%)
2-Person Households228 (30.1%)48 (6.3%)
3-Person Households132 (17.4%)6 (0.8%)
4-Person Households40 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households29 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households31 (4.1%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total460 (60.8%)297 (39.2%)

Female Fertility in Questa

Fertility by Age in Questa

Female Fertility by Age in Questa
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Questa

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Questa
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Questa

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Questa
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Questa

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Questa
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Questa

Income Overview in Questa

Per Capita Income in Questa is $25,700, while median incomes of families and households are $68,846 and $53,047 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income2,179$25,700
Median Family Income460$68,846
Mean Family Income460$80,181
Median Household Income757$53,047
Mean Household Income757$62,049
Income Deficit460$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)2,1793.19%
Wage / Income Gap ($)2,17996.81¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2,1790.43

Earnings by Sex in Questa

Average Earnings in Questa are $28,424, $28,559 for men and $27,647 for women, a difference of 3.2%.
Earnings by Sex in Questa
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male633 (61.3%)$28,559
Female400 (38.7%)$27,647
Total1,033 (100.0%)$28,424

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Questa

The most common earnings brackets in Questa are $25,000 to $29,999 for men (197 | 31.1%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (61 | 15.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Questa
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less102 (16.1%)29 (7.2%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)15 (3.7%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)12 (3.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)24 (6.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)19 (4.8%)
$15,000 to $17,49952 (8.2%)8 (2.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,49920 (3.2%)12 (3.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9992 (0.3%)36 (9.0%)
$25,000 to $29,999197 (31.1%)61 (15.2%)
$30,000 to $34,99963 (10.0%)33 (8.3%)
$35,000 to $39,99931 (4.9%)19 (4.8%)
$40,000 to $44,99930 (4.7%)0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,99924 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,9990 (0.0%)19 (4.8%)
$65,000 to $74,99938 (6.0%)50 (12.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99968 (10.7%)34 (8.5%)
$100,000+6 (0.9%)29 (7.2%)
Total633 (100.0%)400 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Questa

Average earnings in Questa are $29,770 for men and $33,333 for women, a difference of 10.7%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $29,905, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $29,803. Women with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $26,645, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $26,645.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Questa
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$29,803$0
College or Associate's Degree$29,905$26,645
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$29,770$33,333

Family Income in Questa

Family Income Brackets in Questa

According to the Questa family income data, there are 119 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 25.9% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Questa
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,999163.5%
$15,000 to $24,999418.9%
$25,000 to $34,9996413.9%
$35,000 to $49,9995411.7%
$50,000 to $74,99911925.9%
$75,000 to $99,999224.8%
$100,000 to $149,9998217.8%
$150,000 to $199,9996213.5%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Questa

4-person families (40 | 8.7%) account for the highest median family income in Questa with $163,625 per family, while 4-person families (40 | 8.7%) have the highest median income of $40,906 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Questa
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families245 (53.3%)$42,721
3-Person Families115 (25.0%)$102,569
4-Person Families40 (8.7%)$163,625
5-Person Families29 (6.3%)$0
6-Person Families31 (6.7%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total460 (100.0%)$68,846

Family Income by Number of Earners in Questa

Family Income by Number of Earners in Questa
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners97 (21.1%)$35,313
1 Earner194 (42.2%)$68,269
2 Earners109 (23.7%)$121,985
3+ Earners60 (13.0%)$0
Total460 (100.0%)$68,846

Household Income in Questa

Household Income Brackets in Questa

With 196 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Questa, accounting for 25.9% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Questa
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000364.8%
$10,000 to $14,999354.6%
$15,000 to $24,99911915.7%
$25,000 to $34,99913017.2%
$35,000 to $49,999557.3%
$50,000 to $74,99919625.9%
$75,000 to $99,999222.9%
$100,000 to $149,99910213.5%
$150,000 to $199,999628.2%
$200,000+00.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Questa

The median household income in Questa is $53,047, with the highest median household income of $60,074 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 307 households (40.6%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 3 households (0.4%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Questa
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years3 (0.4%)$0
25 to 44 Years231 (30.5%)$0
45 to 64 Years307 (40.6%)$60,074
65+ Years216 (28.5%)$37,400
Total757 (100.0%)$53,047

Poverty in Questa

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Questa

With 5.3% poverty level for males and 14.9% for females among the residents of Questa, 65 to 74 year old males and 16 and 17 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 20 males (27.0%) and 15 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Questa
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years6 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)19 (63.3%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)24 (26.4%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)31 (16.9%)
55 to 64 Years24 (12.1%)11 (6.5%)
65 to 74 Years20 (27.0%)16 (32.0%)
75 Years and over19 (12.3%)16 (9.2%)
Total69 (5.3%)132 (14.9%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Questa

According to the poverty statistics in Questa, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Questa
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years67 (100.0%)31 (100.0%)
5 Years36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years121 (100.0%)30 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years157 (96.3%)92 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years159 (100.0%)11 (36.7%)
35 to 44 Years224 (100.0%)67 (73.6%)
45 to 54 Years83 (100.0%)152 (83.1%)
55 to 64 Years174 (87.9%)159 (93.5%)
65 to 74 Years54 (73.0%)34 (68.0%)
75 Years and over135 (87.7%)158 (90.8%)
Total1,227 (94.7%)751 (85.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Questa

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Questa
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children315 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children60 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total386 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Questa

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Questa
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)16 (48.5%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)24 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)40 (70.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Questa

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Questa
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)16 (48.5%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)24 (58.5%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)40 (54.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Questa

Employment by Class of Employer in Questa

Among the 991 employed individuals in Questa, private company employees (642 | 64.8%), local government employees (121 | 12.2%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (81 | 8.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Questa
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees64264.8%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)414.1%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)818.2%
Not-for-profit Organizations282.8%
Local Government Employees12112.2%
State Government Employees525.2%
Federal Government Employees262.6%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total991100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Questa

According to the labor force statistics for Questa, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,877), 53.1% or 997 individuals are in the labor force, with 0.6% or 6 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 16 to 19 years, with 100.0% or 137 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 9.1% or 6 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Questa
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years137 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years66 (44.0%)6 (9.1%)
25 to 29 Years161 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years196 (62.2%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years105 (39.5%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years105 (79.5%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years162 (68.6%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years21 (16.9%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over16 (4.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total997 (53.1%)6 (0.6%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Questa

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Questa
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma265 (58.6%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree321 (62.3%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher129 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total757 (66.5%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Questa

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Questa are Community & Social Service (61 | 6.2%), Business & Financial (53 | 5.3%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (39 | 3.9%), Management (35 | 3.5%), and Legal Services & Support (33 | 3.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Questa

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Questa, the most male-oriented occupations are Management (100.0%), and Business & Financial (45.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Community & Social Service (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), and Legal Services & Support (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Questa
OccupationMaleFemale
Management35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Business & Financial24 (45.3%)29 (54.7%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 0 (0.0%)61 (100.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)33 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)39 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)59 (31.4%)129 (68.6%)
Total (Overall)633 (63.9%)358 (36.1%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Questa are Food Preparation & Serving (110 | 11.1%), Security & Protection (106 | 10.7%), Firefighting & Prevention (106 | 10.7%), Personal Care & Service (58 | 5.9%), and Healthcare Support (28 | 2.8%).
Services Occupations in Questa

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Questa, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (92.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), and Personal Care & Service (46.6%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Questa
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)28 (100.0%)
Security & Protection106 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention106 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving102 (92.7%)8 (7.3%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
Personal Care & Service31 (53.4%)27 (46.6%)
Total (Category)239 (75.4%)78 (24.6%)
Total (Overall)633 (63.9%)358 (36.1%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Questa are Sales & Related (119 | 12.0%), and Office & Administration (42 | 4.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Questa

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Questa
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related8 (6.7%)111 (93.3%)
Office & Administration34 (80.9%)8 (19.1%)
Total (Category)42 (26.1%)119 (73.9%)
Total (Overall)633 (63.9%)358 (36.1%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Questa are , and Construction & Extraction (254 | 25.6%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Questa

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Questa
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction254 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)254 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)633 (63.9%)358 (36.1%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Questa are Production (48 | 4.8%), and Material Moving (23 | 2.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Questa

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Questa
OccupationMaleFemale
Production33 (68.8%)15 (31.2%)
Transportation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving6 (26.1%)17 (73.9%)
Total (Category)39 (54.9%)32 (45.1%)
Total (Overall)633 (63.9%)358 (36.1%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Questa

Employment Industries in Questa

The major employment industries in Questa include Construction (235 | 23.7%), Retail Trade (136 | 13.7%), Accommodation & Food Services (134 | 13.5%), Health Care & Social Assistance (103 | 10.4%), and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (91 | 9.2%).
Employment Industries in Questa

Employment Industries by Sex in Questa

The Questa industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Wholesale Trade (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Manufacturing (100.0%), Educational Services (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Questa
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction235 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Wholesale Trade6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade8 (5.9%)128 (94.1%)
Transportation & Warehousing44 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing13 (44.8%)16 (55.2%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support41 (58.6%)29 (41.4%)
Educational Services0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)103 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation72 (79.1%)19 (20.9%)
Accommodation & Food Services126 (94.0%)8 (6.0%)
Public Administration36 (52.2%)33 (47.8%)
Total633 (63.9%)358 (36.1%)

Education in Questa

School Enrollment in Questa

The most common levels of schooling among the 555 students in Questa are college / undergraduate (150 | 27.0%), high school (134 | 24.1%), and nursery / preschool (103 | 18.6%).
School Enrollment in Questa
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool10318.6%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary School9717.5%
Middle School7112.8%
High School13424.1%
College / Undergraduate15027.0%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total555100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Questa

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Questa
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds67 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old133 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds71 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds102 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds84 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over66 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total555 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Questa

Business (48 | 22.2%), social sciences (33 | 15.3%), education (33 | 15.3%), engineering (31 | 14.3%), and visual & performing arts (20 | 9.3%) are the most common fields of study among 216 individuals in Questa who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Questa
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology198.8%
Social Sciences3315.3%
Engineering3114.3%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology00.0%
Business4822.2%
Education3315.3%
Literature & Languages146.5%
Liberal Arts & History188.3%
Visual & Performing Arts209.3%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total216100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Questa

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Questa

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Questa are males with 2 vehicles (276, accounting for 43.6%) and females with 2 vehicles (124, making up 77.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Questa
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle54 (8.5%)54 (15.1%)
2 Vehicles276 (43.6%)124 (34.6%)
3 Vehicles90 (14.2%)99 (27.7%)
4 Vehicles101 (16.0%)61 (17.0%)
5 or more Vehicles112 (17.7%)20 (5.6%)
Total633 (100.0%)358 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Questa

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Questa are 45 to 59 minutes (153 commuters, 20.2%), 30 to 34 minutes (134 commuters, 17.6%), and 5 to 9 minutes (131 commuters, 17.3%).
Commute Time in Questa
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes455.9%
5 to 9 Minutes13117.3%
10 to 14 Minutes11515.1%
15 to 19 Minutes91.2%
20 to 24 Minutes739.6%
25 to 29 Minutes00.0%
30 to 34 Minutes13417.6%
35 to 39 Minutes121.6%
40 to 44 Minutes516.7%
45 to 59 Minutes15320.2%
60 to 89 Minutes00.0%
90 or more Minutes364.7%

Commute Time by Sex in Questa

The most common commute times in Questa are 5 to 9 minutes (102 commuters, 20.7%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (57 commuters, 21.4%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Questa
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes17 (3.5%)28 (10.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes102 (20.7%)29 (10.9%)
10 to 14 Minutes58 (11.8%)57 (21.4%)
15 to 19 Minutes0 (0.0%)9 (3.4%)
20 to 24 Minutes37 (7.5%)36 (13.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes98 (19.9%)36 (13.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes12 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes32 (6.5%)19 (7.1%)
45 to 59 Minutes101 (20.5%)52 (19.6%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes36 (7.3%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Questa

The most frequent times of departure to work in Questa are 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM (172, 34.9%) for males and 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM (53, 19.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Questa
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM172 (34.9%)48 (18.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM0 (0.0%)20 (7.5%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM36 (7.3%)8 (3.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM62 (12.6%)16 (6.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM0 (0.0%)21 (7.9%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM84 (17.0%)38 (14.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM2 (0.4%)39 (14.7%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM74 (15.0%)23 (8.6%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM39 (7.9%)53 (19.9%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM24 (4.9%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total493 (100.0%)266 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Questa

Occupancy by Ownership in Questa

Of the total 757 dwellings in Questa, owner-occupied units account for 646 (85.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 111 (14.7%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Questa
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units64685.3%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units11114.7%
Total Occupied Housing Units757100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Questa

Occupancy by Household Size in Questa
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household24332.1%
2-Person Household27636.5%
3-Person Household13818.2%
4+ Person Household10013.2%
Total Housing Units757100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Questa

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Questa
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household197 (81.1%)46 (18.9%)
2-Person Household228 (82.6%)48 (17.4%)
3-Person Household121 (87.7%)17 (12.3%)
4+ Person Household100 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total Housing Units646 (85.3%)111 (14.7%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Questa

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Questa
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School41 (93.2%)3 (6.8%)
High School Diploma248 (83.2%)50 (16.8%)
College/Associate Degree265 (87.5%)38 (12.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher92 (82.1%)20 (17.9%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Questa

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Questa
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years314.1%
35 to 44 Years20326.8%
45 to 54 Years15220.1%
55 to 64 Years15520.5%
65 to 74 Years689.0%
75 to 84 Years12917.0%
85 Years and Over192.5%
Total757100.0%

Housing Finances in Questa

Median Income by Occupancy in Questa

Median Income by Occupancy in Questa
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied646 (85.3%)$53,750
Renter-Occupied111 (14.7%)$0
Average757 (100.0%)$53,047

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Questa

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Questa
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,99936 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99935 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,99972 (11.2%)27 (24.3%)
$20,000 to $24,99917 (2.6%)3 (2.7%)
$25,000 to $34,999100 (15.5%)30 (27.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99955 (8.5%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999159 (24.6%)37 (33.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99922 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99988 (13.6%)14 (12.6%)
$150,000 or more62 (9.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total646 (100.0%)111 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Questa

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Questa
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30076 (11.8%)19 (17.1%)
$300 to $499195 (30.2%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $79994 (14.5%)14 (12.6%)
$800 to $99972 (11.2%)44 (39.6%)
$1,000 to $1,49965 (10.1%)34 (30.6%)
$1,500 to $1,999108 (16.7%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49936 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total646 (100.0%)111 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Questa

Housing Structures in Questa

Housing Structures in Questa
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached49164.9%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments192.5%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments111.5%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other23631.2%
Total757100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Questa

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Questa
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached427 (87.0%)64 (13.0%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other219 (92.8%)17 (7.2%)
Total646 (85.3%)111 (14.7%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Questa

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Questa
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)19 (17.1%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)30 (27.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms360 (55.7%)25 (22.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms140 (21.7%)37 (33.3%)
8 or more Rooms146 (22.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total646 (100.0%)111 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Questa

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Questa
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas213 (33.0%)48 (43.2%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas80 (12.4%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity68 (10.5%)46 (41.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels285 (44.1%)17 (15.3%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total646 (100.0%)111 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Questa

Household Vehicle Usage in Questa
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle96 (14.9%)77 (69.4%)
2 Vehicles268 (41.5%)34 (30.6%)
3 or more Vehicles282 (43.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total646 (100.0%)111 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Questa

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Questa

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units382264
Median Property Value$170,800$187,500
Median Household Income$54,219$20
Monthly Housing Costs$389$0
Real Estate Taxes$817$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Questa

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Questa
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00027 (7.1%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99984 (22.0%)48 (18.2%)
$100,000 to $299,999205 (53.7%)155 (58.7%)
$300,000 to $499,99922 (5.8%)20 (7.6%)
$500,000 to $749,99916 (4.2%)41 (15.5%)
$750,000 to $999,9999 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more19 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total382 (100.0%)264 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Questa

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Questa
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00036 (9.4%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99936 (9.4%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99964 (16.8%)88 (33.3%)
$35,000 to $49,99944 (11.5%)36 (13.6%)
$50,000 to $74,999104 (27.2%)11 (4.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99914 (3.7%)55 (20.8%)
$100,000 to $149,99942 (11.0%)8 (3.0%)
$150,000 or more42 (11.0%)46 (17.4%)
Total382 (100.0%)264 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Questa

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Questa
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x97 (25.4%)0 (0.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x89 (23.3%)48 (18.2%)
3.0x to 3.9x65 (17.0%)57 (21.6%)
4.0x or more131 (34.3%)19 (7.2%)
Total382 (100.0%)264 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Questa

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Questa
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800182 (47.6%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499165 (43.2%)146 (55.3%)
$800 to $1,49935 (9.2%)46 (17.4%)
Total382 (100.0%)264 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Questa

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Questa

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Questa
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years134 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years257 (85.1%)45 (14.9%)
19 to 25 Years87 (56.9%)66 (43.1%)
26 to 34 Years170 (89.9%)19 (10.1%)
35 to 44 Years268 (85.1%)47 (14.9%)
45 to 54 Years184 (69.2%)82 (30.8%)
55 to 64 Years366 (99.5%)2 (0.5%)
65 to 74 Years124 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older328 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,918 (88.0%)261 (12.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Questa

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Questa
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born134 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen257 (85.1%)45 (14.9%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen87 (56.9%)66 (43.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Questa

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Questa
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000226 (85.9%)37 (14.1%)
$25,000 to $49,999329 (91.1%)32 (8.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999613 (93.9%)40 (6.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99950 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over700 (82.2%)152 (17.8%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Questa

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Questa
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 636 (26.9%)98 (73.1%)
6 to 18 Years188 (62.3%)69 (22.9%)
19 to 25 Years3 (2.0%)84 (54.9%)
25 to 34 Years151 (79.9%)19 (10.1%)
35 to 44 Years50 (15.9%)218 (69.2%)
45 to 54 Years122 (45.9%)62 (23.3%)
55 to 64 Years81 (22.0%)293 (79.6%)
65 to 74 Years124 (100.0%)48 (38.7%)
75 Years and over328 (100.0%)75 (22.9%)
Total1,083 (49.7%)966 (44.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Questa

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Questa
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years64 (12.7%)154 (34.7%)
65 to 74 Years47 (63.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over154 (100.0%)134 (77.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Questa

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Questa: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)1 (0.2%)
65 to 74 Years41 (55.4%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over105 (68.2%)52 (29.9%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Questa: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years35 (6.9%)20 (4.5%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over43 (27.9%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Questa: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years11 (2.2%)88 (19.8%)
65 to 74 Years20 (27.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over43 (27.9%)85 (48.8%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Questa: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years40 (7.9%)103 (23.2%)
65 to 74 Years6 (8.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over126 (81.8%)85 (48.8%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Questa: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years11 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years6 (8.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over52 (33.8%)79 (45.4%)

Technology Access in Questa

Computing Device Access in Questa

Computing Device Access in Questa
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop45259.7%
Smartphone58276.9%
Tablet39752.4%
No Computing Device12416.4%
Total757100.0%

Internet Access in Questa

Internet Access in Questa
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home42856.5%
Cellular Data Only516.7%
Satellite Internet395.1%
No Internet22529.7%
Total757100.0%

Questa Summary

Questa is a small village located in the northern part of the state of New Mexico, in the United States. It is situated in Taos County, and is located at the base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The village is located at an elevation of 7,000 feet, and is surrounded by the Carson National Forest. The population of Questa was 1,767 as of the 2010 census.

History

The area that is now Questa was originally inhabited by the Taos Indians, who were part of the Pueblo people. The first European settlers arrived in the area in the late 1700s, and the village was officially established in 1854. The village was named after the nearby Rio de las Questas, which was named by Spanish explorers in the 1700s.
The village was originally a mining town, and the area was home to several large mines, including the Questa Mine, which was the largest in the area. The mine was in operation from 1883 to the early 1900s, and was the main source of employment for the village. The mine was eventually closed due to a lack of ore, and the village began to decline.
In the late 20th century, the village began to experience a resurgence, as it became a popular tourist destination. The village is now home to several art galleries, restaurants, and other attractions.

Geography

Questa is located in the northern part of the state of New Mexico, in Taos County. The village is situated at the base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, at an elevation of 7,000 feet. The village is surrounded by the Carson National Forest, and is located near the Rio Grande.
The climate in Questa is semi-arid, with hot summers and cold winters. The average annual temperature is around 50 degrees Fahrenheit, and the average annual precipitation is around 12 inches.

Economy

The economy of Questa is largely based on tourism, as the village is a popular destination for outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and camping. The village is also home to several art galleries, restaurants, and other attractions.
The village is also home to several small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a gas station. The village is also home to a small manufacturing plant, which produces wood products.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Questa was 1,767. The racial makeup of the village was 94.3% White, 0.7% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 3.0% from other races. The median household income was $30,938, and the median family income was $35,625.
The village is home to a large Hispanic population, with over 70% of the population identifying as Hispanic or Latino. The village is also home to a small Native American population, with around 4% of the population identifying as Native American. The village is also home to a small population of English-speaking residents, with around 5% of the population speaking English as their primary language.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Questa?
Total Population of Questa is 2,179.
What is the Total Male Population of Questa?
Total Male Population of Questa is 1,296.
What is the Total Female Population of Questa?
Total Female Population of Questa is 883.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Questa?
There are 146.77 Males per 100 Females in Questa.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Questa?
There are 68.13 Females per 100 Males in Questa.
What is the Median Population Age in Questa?
Median Population Age in Questa is 44.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Questa
Average Family Size in Questa is 3.8 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Questa
Average Household Size in Questa is 2.9 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Questa?
Per Capita income in Questa is $25,700.
What is the Median Family Income in Questa?
Median Family Income in Questa is $68,846.
What is the Median Household income in Questa?
Median Household Income in Questa is $53,047.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Questa?
Income or Wage Gap in Questa is 3.2%.
Women in Questa earn 96.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Questa?
Inequality or Gini Index in Questa is 0.43.
How Large is the Labor Force in Questa?
There are 997 People in the Labor Forcein in Questa.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Questa?
53.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Questa.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Questa?
Unemployment Rate in Questa is 0.6%.