Thoreau, NM

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Thoreau Overview

2,361
TOTAL POPULATION
1,332
MALE POPULATION
1,029
FEMALE POPULATION
129.45
MALES / 100 FEMALES
77.25
FEMALES / 100 MALES
26.0
MEDIAN AGE
4.4
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$15,845
PER CAPITA INCOME
$41,750
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$30,125
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
37.2%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
62.8¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$17,237
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.54
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
831
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
50.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
18.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Race in Thoreau

The most populous races in Thoreau are Native / Alaskan (2,043 | 86.5%), Hispanic or Latino (754 | 31.9%), and Two or more Races (192 | 8.1%).
Race in Thoreau
Race# Population% Population
Asian251.1%
Black / African American100.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific60.3%
Hispanic or Latino75431.9%
Native / Alaskan2,04386.5%
White / Caucasian763.2%
Two or more Races1928.1%
Some other Race90.4%
Total2,361100.0%

Ancestry in Thoreau

The most populous ancestries reported in Thoreau are Navajo (2,168 | 91.8%), Mexican (721 | 30.5%), Danish (37 | 1.6%), American (25 | 1.1%), and Korean (25 | 1.1%), together accounting for 126.1% of all Thoreau residents.
Ancestry in Thoreau
Ancestry# Population% Population
African130.5%
American251.1%
Apache210.9%
Chippewa100.4%
Danish371.6%
German120.5%
Irish90.4%
Korean251.1%
Mexican72130.5%
Navajo2,16891.8%
Pueblo100.4%
Samoan60.3%
Spanish241.0%
Subsaharan African130.5%
Tlingit-Haida120.5%
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Immigrants in Thoreau

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Thoreau came from Asia (25 | 1.1%), Philippines (25 | 1.1%), and South Eastern Asia (25 | 1.1%), together accounting for 3.2% of all Thoreau residents.
Immigrants in Thoreau
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia251.1%
Philippines251.1%
South Eastern Asia251.1%
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Sex and Age in Thoreau

Sex and Age in Thoreau

The most populous age groups in Thoreau are 5 to 9 Years (243 | 18.2%) for men and Under 5 Years (122 | 11.9%) for women.
Sex and Age in Thoreau
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years92 (6.9%)122 (11.9%)
5 to 9 Years243 (18.2%)33 (3.2%)
10 to 14 Years176 (13.2%)31 (3.0%)
15 to 19 Years184 (13.8%)96 (9.3%)
20 to 24 Years78 (5.9%)121 (11.8%)
25 to 29 Years84 (6.3%)114 (11.1%)
30 to 34 Years33 (2.5%)11 (1.1%)
35 to 39 Years106 (8.0%)92 (8.9%)
40 to 44 Years38 (2.9%)105 (10.2%)
45 to 49 Years28 (2.1%)63 (6.1%)
50 to 54 Years66 (5.0%)35 (3.4%)
55 to 59 Years31 (2.3%)28 (2.7%)
60 to 64 Years73 (5.5%)85 (8.3%)
65 to 69 Years38 (2.9%)23 (2.2%)
70 to 74 Years18 (1.3%)18 (1.8%)
75 to 79 Years14 (1.1%)19 (1.8%)
80 to 84 Years12 (0.9%)33 (3.2%)
85 Years and over18 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,332 (100.0%)1,029 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Thoreau

Median Family Size in Thoreau

The median family size in Thoreau is 4.37 persons per family, with single female/mother families (140 | 28.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 6.66 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (66 | 13.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.74 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Thoreau
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple281 (57.7%)3.60
Single Male/Father66 (13.6%)2.74
Single Female/Mother140 (28.7%)6.66
Total Families487 (100.0%)4.37

Median Household Size in Thoreau

The median household size in Thoreau is 3.53 persons per household, with single female/mother households (140 | 20.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 6.84 persons per household. non-family households (182 | 27.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.02 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Thoreau
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple281 (42.0%)3.62
Single Male/Father66 (9.9%)3.06
Single Female/Mother140 (20.9%)6.84
Non-family182 (27.2%)1.02
Total Households669 (100.0%)3.53

Household Size by Marriage Status in Thoreau

Out of a total of 669 households in Thoreau, 487 (72.8%) are family households, while 182 (27.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 173, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 172.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Thoreau
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-172 (25.7%)
2-Person Households173 (25.9%)10 (1.5%)
3-Person Households59 (8.8%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households126 (18.8%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households33 (4.9%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households77 (11.5%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households19 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total487 (72.8%)182 (27.2%)

Female Fertility in Thoreau

Fertility by Age in Thoreau

Average fertility rate in Thoreau is 131.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 333.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Thoreau
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years82 (100.0%)333.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total82 (100.0%)131.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Thoreau

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Thoreau
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)82 (100.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)82 (100.0%)

Fertility by Education in Thoreau

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Thoreau
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 Degree82 (100.0%)383.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total82 (100.0%)131.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Thoreau

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Thoreau
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%)82 (100.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)82 (100.0%)

Income in Thoreau

Income Overview in Thoreau

Per Capita Income in Thoreau is $15,845, while median incomes of families and households are $41,750 and $30,125 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income2,361$15,845
Median Family Income487$41,750
Mean Family Income487$62,074
Median Household Income669$30,125
Mean Household Income669$52,748
Income Deficit487$17,237
Wage / Income Gap (%)2,36137.23%
Wage / Income Gap ($)2,36162.77¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2,3610.54

Earnings by Sex in Thoreau

Average Earnings in Thoreau are $25,875, $36,346 for men and $22,813 for women, a difference of 37.2%.
Earnings by Sex in Thoreau
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male354 (48.3%)$36,346
Female379 (51.7%)$22,813
Total733 (100.0%)$25,875

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Thoreau

The most common earnings brackets in Thoreau are $100,000+ for men (72 | 20.3%) and $5,000 to $7,499 for women (78 | 20.6%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Thoreau
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $4,99945 (12.7%)4 (1.1%)
$5,000 to $7,49912 (3.4%)78 (20.6%)
$7,500 to $9,9997 (2.0%)44 (11.6%)
$10,000 to $12,4996 (1.7%)11 (2.9%)
$12,500 to $14,9997 (2.0%)16 (4.2%)
$15,000 to $17,49926 (7.3%)6 (1.6%)
$17,500 to $19,99918 (5.1%)18 (4.8%)
$20,000 to $22,49916 (4.5%)10 (2.6%)
$22,500 to $24,99919 (5.4%)20 (5.3%)
$25,000 to $29,99910 (2.8%)22 (5.8%)
$30,000 to $34,9994 (1.1%)31 (8.2%)
$35,000 to $39,99921 (5.9%)26 (6.9%)
$40,000 to $44,99921 (5.9%)5 (1.3%)
$45,000 to $49,99915 (4.2%)28 (7.4%)
$50,000 to $54,99917 (4.8%)11 (2.9%)
$55,000 to $64,99910 (2.8%)5 (1.3%)
$65,000 to $74,9999 (2.5%)14 (3.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99919 (5.4%)30 (7.9%)
$100,000+72 (20.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total354 (100.0%)379 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Thoreau

Average earnings in Thoreau are $40,662 for men and $30,769 for women, a difference of 24.3%. Men with an educational attainment of high school diploma enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $38,438, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $22,708. Women with an educational attainment of high school diploma earn the most with the average annual earnings of $32,308, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $24,000.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Thoreau
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$22,708$0
High School Diploma$38,438$32,308
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree$37,115$0
Graduate Degree--
Total$40,662$30,769

Family Income in Thoreau

Family Income Brackets in Thoreau

According to the Thoreau family income data, there are 99 families falling into the $15,000 to $24,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 20.3% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Thoreau
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0007615.6%
$10,000 to $14,999285.7%
$15,000 to $24,9999920.3%
$25,000 to $34,999234.7%
$35,000 to $49,999459.2%
$50,000 to $74,9995310.9%
$75,000 to $99,999408.2%
$100,000 to $149,9995711.7%
$150,000 to $199,9996613.6%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Thoreau

7+ person families (19 | 3.9%) account for the highest median family income in Thoreau with $101,250 per family, while 7+ person families (19 | 3.9%) have the highest median income of $14,464 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Thoreau
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families181 (37.2%)$0
3-Person Families76 (15.6%)$0
4-Person Families115 (23.6%)$0
5-Person Families22 (4.5%)$0
6-Person Families74 (15.2%)$0
7+ Person Families19 (3.9%)$101,250
Total487 (100.0%)$41,750

Family Income by Number of Earners in Thoreau

Family Income by Number of Earners in Thoreau
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners122 (25.1%)$0
1 Earner228 (46.8%)$0
2 Earners105 (21.6%)$44,453
3+ Earners32 (6.6%)$101,429
Total487 (100.0%)$41,750

Household Income in Thoreau

Household Income Brackets in Thoreau

With 126 households falling in the category, the $15,000 to $24,999 income range is the most frequent in Thoreau, accounting for 18.8% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Thoreau
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00010115.1%
$10,000 to $14,99910014.9%
$15,000 to $24,99912618.8%
$25,000 to $34,999324.8%
$35,000 to $49,9997310.9%
$50,000 to $74,9997411.1%
$75,000 to $99,999294.3%
$100,000 to $149,999649.6%
$150,000 to $199,9997010.5%
$200,000+00.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Thoreau

The median household income in Thoreau is $30,125, with the highest median household income of $24,688 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 250 households (37.4%) 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 19 households (2.8%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Thoreau
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years19 (2.8%)$0
25 to 44 Years277 (41.4%)$0
45 to 64 Years250 (37.4%)$24,688
65+ Years123 (18.4%)$0
Total669 (100.0%)$30,125

Poverty in Thoreau

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Thoreau

With 53.1% poverty level for males and 45.6% for females among the residents of Thoreau, 6 to 11 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 130 males (86.7%) and 102 females (83.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Thoreau
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years18 (19.6%)102 (83.6%)
5 Years84 (84.9%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years130 (86.7%)3 (8.8%)
12 to 14 Years140 (82.4%)7 (41.2%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years106 (82.8%)11 (61.1%)
18 to 24 Years24 (18.5%)124 (63.6%)
25 to 34 Years58 (49.6%)56 (44.8%)
35 to 44 Years19 (13.2%)80 (40.6%)
45 to 54 Years62 (66.0%)16 (16.3%)
55 to 64 Years40 (38.5%)51 (45.1%)
65 to 74 Years13 (23.2%)5 (12.2%)
75 Years and over14 (31.8%)14 (26.9%)
Total708 (53.1%)469 (45.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Thoreau

According to the poverty statistics in Thoreau, males aged 15 years and females aged 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 Thoreau
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years74 (80.4%)20 (16.4%)
5 Years15 (15.1%)13 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years20 (13.3%)31 (91.2%)
12 to 14 Years30 (17.6%)10 (58.8%)
15 Years4 (100.0%)4 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years22 (17.2%)7 (38.9%)
18 to 24 Years106 (81.5%)71 (36.4%)
25 to 34 Years59 (50.4%)69 (55.2%)
35 to 44 Years125 (86.8%)117 (59.4%)
45 to 54 Years32 (34.0%)82 (83.7%)
55 to 64 Years64 (61.5%)62 (54.9%)
65 to 74 Years43 (76.8%)36 (87.8%)
75 Years and over30 (68.2%)38 (73.1%)
Total624 (46.9%)560 (54.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Thoreau

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Thoreau show that 31.7% or 89 of the total 281 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 54.6%, comprising of 53 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 18.2%, which includes 30 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Thoreau
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children135 (81.8%)30 (18.2%)
1 or 2 Children44 (45.4%)53 (54.6%)
3 or 4 Children13 (68.4%)6 (31.6%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total192 (68.3%)89 (31.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Thoreau

According to the poverty data in Thoreau, 48.5% or 32 single-father households and 43.6% or 61 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 17 households (51.5%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 61 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Thoreau
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children17 (51.5%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children10 (43.5%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children5 (50.0%)61 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total32 (48.5%)61 (43.6%)

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

The poverty data for Thoreau shows that 89 of the married-couple family households (31.7%) and 93 of the single-parent households (45.2%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 53 households (54.6%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 66 household (93.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Thoreau
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children30 (18.2%)17 (30.9%)
1 or 2 Children53 (54.6%)10 (12.5%)
3 or 4 Children6 (31.6%)66 (93.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total89 (31.7%)93 (45.2%)

Employment Characteristics in Thoreau

Employment by Class of Employer in Thoreau

Among the 680 employed individuals in Thoreau, private company employees (503 | 74.0%), local government employees (83 | 12.2%), and not-for-profit organizations (29 | 4.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Thoreau
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees50374.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)162.4%
Not-for-profit Organizations294.3%
Local Government Employees8312.2%
State Government Employees284.1%
Federal Government Employees213.1%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total680100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Thoreau

According to the labor force statistics for Thoreau, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,656), 50.2% or 831 individuals are in the labor force, with 18.2% or 151 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 89.4% or 177 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 100.0% or 58 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Thoreau
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years58 (21.3%)58 (100.0%)
20 to 24 Years171 (85.9%)32 (18.7%)
25 to 29 Years177 (89.4%)20 (11.3%)
30 to 34 Years30 (68.2%)13 (43.3%)
35 to 44 Years199 (58.4%)19 (9.5%)
45 to 54 Years116 (60.4%)9 (7.8%)
55 to 59 Years20 (33.9%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years49 (31.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years11 (11.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total831 (50.2%)151 (18.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Thoreau

According to labor force statistics for Thoreau, 59.6% of individuals (591) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (992) are in the labor force, with 10.3% or 61 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 95.3% or 61 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 29.8% or 17 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Thoreau
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School57 (31.3%)54 (29.8%)
High School Diploma223 (49.4%)59 (13.0%)
College / Associate Degree250 (84.7%)18 (6.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher61 (95.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total591 (59.6%)102 (10.3%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Thoreau

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Thoreau are Health Diagnosing & Treating (51 | 7.5%), Health Technologists (41 | 6.0%), Community & Social Service (39 | 5.7%), Education Instruction & Library (28 | 4.1%), and Management (25 | 3.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Thoreau

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Thoreau, the most male-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (45.5%), Community & Social Service (43.6%), and Education Instruction & Library (42.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), and Health Technologists (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Thoreau
OccupationMaleFemale
Management5 (20.0%)20 (80.0%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
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 17 (43.6%)22 (56.4%)
Education, Arts & Media5 (45.5%)6 (54.5%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library12 (42.9%)16 (57.1%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)51 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)41 (100.0%)
Total (Category)22 (17.1%)107 (83.0%)
Total (Overall)322 (47.3%)358 (52.6%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Thoreau are Cleaning & Maintenance (48 | 7.1%), Healthcare Support (41 | 6.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (27 | 4.0%), Personal Care & Service (21 | 3.1%), and Security & Protection (9 | 1.3%).
Services Occupations in Thoreau

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Thoreau, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (91.7%), Personal Care & Service (76.2%), and Healthcare Support (39.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Law Enforcement (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Thoreau
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support16 (39.0%)25 (61.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)27 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance44 (91.7%)4 (8.3%)
Personal Care & Service16 (76.2%)5 (23.8%)
Total (Category)76 (52.0%)70 (47.9%)
Total (Overall)322 (47.3%)358 (52.6%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Thoreau are Office & Administration (131 | 19.3%), and Sales & Related (61 | 9.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Thoreau

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Thoreau
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related30 (49.2%)31 (50.8%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)131 (100.0%)
Total (Category)30 (15.6%)162 (84.4%)
Total (Overall)322 (47.3%)358 (52.6%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Thoreau are Construction & Extraction (123 | 18.1%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (20 | 2.9%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Thoreau

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Thoreau
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction123 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair14 (70.0%)6 (30.0%)
Total (Category)137 (95.8%)6 (4.2%)
Total (Overall)322 (47.3%)358 (52.6%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Thoreau are Material Moving (42 | 6.2%), Transportation (20 | 2.9%), and Production (8 | 1.2%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Thoreau

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Thoreau
OccupationMaleFemale
Production4 (50.0%)4 (50.0%)
Transportation17 (85.0%)3 (15.0%)
Material Moving36 (85.7%)6 (14.3%)
Total (Category)57 (81.4%)13 (18.6%)
Total (Overall)322 (47.3%)358 (52.6%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Thoreau

Employment Industries in Thoreau

The major employment industries in Thoreau include Health Care & Social Assistance (125 | 18.4%), Construction (110 | 16.2%), Retail Trade (87 | 12.8%), Transportation & Warehousing (85 | 12.5%), and Educational Services (53 | 7.8%).
Employment Industries in Thoreau

Employment Industries by Sex in Thoreau

The Thoreau industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (100.0%), and Utilities (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Finance & Insurance (100.0%), and Professional & Scientific (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Thoreau
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction110 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing21 (63.6%)12 (36.4%)
Wholesale Trade14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade40 (46.0%)47 (54.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing9 (10.6%)76 (89.4%)
Utilities11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services23 (43.4%)30 (56.6%)
Health Care & Social Assistance40 (32.0%)85 (68.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services4 (10.3%)35 (89.7%)
Public Administration15 (31.2%)33 (68.8%)
Total322 (47.3%)358 (52.6%)

Education in Thoreau

School Enrollment in Thoreau

The most common levels of schooling among the 645 students in Thoreau are high school (203 | 31.5%), elementary school (170 | 26.4%), and kindergarten (104 | 16.1%).
School Enrollment in Thoreau
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool50.8%
Kindergarten10416.1%
Elementary School17026.4%
Middle School7711.9%
High School20331.5%
College / Undergraduate7912.2%
Graduate / Professional71.1%
Total645100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Thoreau

Out of a total of 645 students who are enrolled in schools in Thoreau, 10 (1.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 635 (98.4%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 4 (28.6% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 9 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Thoreau
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old264 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds78 (92.9%)6 (7.1%)
15 to 17 Year Olds154 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds53 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over10 (71.4%)4 (28.6%)
Total635 (98.4%)10 (1.6%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Thoreau

Business (29 | 42.6%), education (29 | 42.6%), engineering (7 | 10.3%), and liberal arts & history (3 | 4.4%) are the most common fields of study among 68 individuals in Thoreau who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Thoreau
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering710.3%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology00.0%
Business2942.6%
Education2942.6%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History34.4%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total68100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Thoreau

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Thoreau

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Thoreau are males with 2 vehicles (104, accounting for 32.3%) and females with 2 vehicles (123, making up 29.0%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Thoreau
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle5 (1.5%)6 (1.7%)
1 Vehicle53 (16.5%)130 (36.3%)
2 Vehicles104 (32.3%)123 (34.4%)
3 Vehicles62 (19.3%)81 (22.6%)
4 Vehicles98 (30.4%)18 (5.0%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total322 (100.0%)358 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Thoreau

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Thoreau are 30 to 34 minutes (183 commuters, 32.5%), 45 to 59 minutes (96 commuters, 17.1%), and 20 to 24 minutes (46 commuters, 8.2%).
Commute Time in Thoreau
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes142.5%
5 to 9 Minutes335.9%
10 to 14 Minutes305.3%
15 to 19 Minutes315.5%
20 to 24 Minutes468.2%
25 to 29 Minutes285.0%
30 to 34 Minutes18332.5%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes325.7%
45 to 59 Minutes9617.1%
60 to 89 Minutes295.1%
90 or more Minutes417.3%

Commute Time by Sex in Thoreau

The most common commute times in Thoreau are 30 to 34 minutes (127 commuters, 42.5%) for males and 45 to 59 minutes (81 commuters, 30.7%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Thoreau
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)14 (5.3%)
5 to 9 Minutes22 (7.4%)11 (4.2%)
10 to 14 Minutes11 (3.7%)19 (7.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes20 (6.7%)11 (4.2%)
20 to 24 Minutes42 (14.1%)4 (1.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes16 (5.3%)12 (4.5%)
30 to 34 Minutes127 (42.5%)56 (21.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes5 (1.7%)27 (10.2%)
45 to 59 Minutes15 (5.0%)81 (30.7%)
60 to 89 Minutes5 (1.7%)24 (9.1%)
90 or more Minutes36 (12.0%)5 (1.9%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Thoreau

The most frequent times of departure to work in Thoreau are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (106, 35.4%) for males and 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (57, 21.6%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Thoreau
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM28 (9.4%)28 (10.6%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM20 (6.7%)40 (15.1%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM7 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM106 (35.4%)6 (2.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM36 (12.0%)57 (21.6%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM27 (9.0%)48 (18.2%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM45 (15.0%)32 (12.1%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM0 (0.0%)12 (4.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM10 (3.3%)7 (2.6%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)34 (12.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM20 (6.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total299 (100.0%)264 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Thoreau

Occupancy by Ownership in Thoreau

Of the total 669 dwellings in Thoreau, owner-occupied units account for 597 (89.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 72 (10.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Thoreau
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units59789.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units7210.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units669100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Thoreau

Occupancy by Household Size in Thoreau
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household17225.7%
2-Person Household18327.4%
3-Person Household598.8%
4+ Person Household25538.1%
Total Housing Units669100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Thoreau

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Thoreau
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household156 (90.7%)16 (9.3%)
2-Person Household183 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3-Person Household45 (76.3%)14 (23.7%)
4+ Person Household213 (83.5%)42 (16.5%)
Total Housing Units597 (89.2%)72 (10.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Thoreau

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Thoreau
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School187 (94.0%)12 (6.0%)
High School Diploma181 (83.0%)37 (17.0%)
College/Associate Degree217 (97.3%)6 (2.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher12 (41.4%)17 (58.6%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Thoreau

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Thoreau
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years9814.6%
35 to 44 Years19829.6%
45 to 54 Years12518.7%
55 to 64 Years12518.7%
65 to 74 Years649.6%
75 to 84 Years568.4%
85 Years and Over30.4%
Total669100.0%

Housing Finances in Thoreau

Median Income by Occupancy in Thoreau

Median Income by Occupancy in Thoreau
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied597 (89.2%)$31,875
Renter-Occupied72 (10.8%)$0
Average669 (100.0%)$30,125

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Thoreau

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Thoreau
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00076 (12.7%)5 (6.9%)
$5,000 to $9,99917 (2.9%)3 (4.2%)
$10,000 to $14,99969 (11.6%)31 (43.1%)
$15,000 to $19,99980 (13.4%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,99942 (7.0%)4 (5.6%)
$25,000 to $34,99926 (4.4%)6 (8.3%)
$35,000 to $49,99968 (11.4%)5 (6.9%)
$50,000 to $74,99964 (10.7%)10 (13.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99921 (3.5%)8 (11.1%)
$100,000 to $149,99964 (10.7%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more70 (11.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total597 (100.0%)72 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Thoreau

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Thoreau
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300375 (62.8%)4 (5.6%)
$300 to $499103 (17.2%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $79986 (14.4%)7 (9.7%)
$800 to $99910 (1.7%)30 (41.7%)
$1,000 to $1,49923 (3.8%)14 (19.4%)
$1,500 to $1,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total597 (100.0%)72 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Thoreau

Housing Structures in Thoreau

Housing Structures in Thoreau
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached37556.0%
Single Unit, Attached334.9%
2 Unit Apartments50.7%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments60.9%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other25037.4%
Total669100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Thoreau

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Thoreau
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached350 (93.3%)25 (6.7%)
Single Unit, Attached21 (63.6%)12 (36.4%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other226 (90.4%)24 (9.6%)
Total597 (89.2%)72 (10.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Thoreau

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Thoreau
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room66 (11.1%)5 (6.9%)
2 or 3 Rooms185 (31.0%)14 (19.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms233 (39.0%)49 (68.1%)
6 or 7 Rooms97 (16.3%)4 (5.6%)
8 or more Rooms16 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total597 (100.0%)72 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Thoreau

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Thoreau
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas82 (13.7%)41 (56.9%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas50 (8.4%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity50 (8.4%)10 (13.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke5 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels407 (68.2%)21 (29.2%)
No Fuel Used3 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total597 (100.0%)72 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Thoreau

Household Vehicle Usage in Thoreau
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle72 (12.1%)9 (12.5%)
1 Vehicle225 (37.7%)25 (34.7%)
2 Vehicles106 (17.8%)38 (52.8%)
3 or more Vehicles194 (32.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total597 (100.0%)72 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Thoreau

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Thoreau

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units52671
Median Property Value$45,600$78,100
Median Household Income$25,625$4
Monthly Housing Costs$229$0
Real Estate Taxes$205$40

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Thoreau

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Thoreau
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000280 (53.2%)13 (18.3%)
$50,000 to $99,999167 (31.8%)24 (33.8%)
$100,000 to $299,99964 (12.2%)34 (47.9%)
$300,000 to $499,99915 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total526 (100.0%)71 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Thoreau

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Thoreau
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00071 (13.5%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999191 (36.3%)22 (31.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99926 (4.9%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99942 (8.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99961 (11.6%)26 (36.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99921 (4.0%)3 (4.2%)
$100,000 to $149,99948 (9.1%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more66 (12.6%)16 (22.5%)
Total526 (100.0%)71 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Thoreau

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Thoreau
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x321 (61.0%)43,047 (60,629.6%)
2.0x to 2.9x18 (3.4%)30 (42.2%)
3.0x to 3.9x20 (3.8%)3 (4.2%)
4.0x or more125 (23.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total526 (100.0%)71 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Thoreau

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Thoreau
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800126 (23.9%)17 (23.9%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)3 (4.2%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)28 (39.4%)
Total526 (100.0%)71 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Thoreau

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Thoreau

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Thoreau
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years313 (96.0%)13 (4.0%)
6 to 18 Years522 (83.5%)103 (16.5%)
19 to 25 Years106 (46.5%)122 (53.5%)
26 to 34 Years200 (83.7%)39 (16.3%)
35 to 44 Years265 (77.7%)76 (22.3%)
45 to 54 Years149 (77.6%)43 (22.4%)
55 to 64 Years190 (87.6%)27 (12.4%)
65 to 74 Years93 (95.9%)4 (4.1%)
75 Years and older96 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,934 (81.9%)427 (18.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Thoreau

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Thoreau
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born313 (96.0%)13 (4.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen522 (83.5%)103 (16.5%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen106 (46.5%)122 (53.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Thoreau

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Thoreau
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0001,123 (90.7%)115 (9.3%)
$25,000 to $49,999194 (67.4%)94 (32.6%)
$50,000 to $74,999223 (82.9%)46 (17.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99987 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over307 (64.1%)172 (35.9%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Thoreau

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Thoreau
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6302 (92.6%)11 (3.4%)
6 to 18 Years506 (81.0%)23 (3.7%)
19 to 25 Years87 (38.2%)19 (8.3%)
25 to 34 Years145 (60.7%)55 (23.0%)
35 to 44 Years118 (34.6%)147 (43.1%)
45 to 54 Years100 (52.1%)49 (25.5%)
55 to 64 Years152 (70.1%)68 (31.3%)
65 to 74 Years87 (89.7%)39 (40.2%)
75 Years and over96 (100.0%)21 (21.9%)
Total1,593 (67.5%)432 (18.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Thoreau

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Thoreau
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years12 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years19 (7.7%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years61 (17.8%)51 (12.5%)
65 to 74 Years45 (80.4%)18 (43.9%)
75 Years and over34 (77.3%)49 (94.2%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Thoreau

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Thoreau: <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 Years10 (2.9%)10 (2.5%)
65 to 74 Years19 (33.9%)5 (12.2%)
75 Years and over8 (18.2%)26 (50.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Thoreau: <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 Years5 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years6 (1.8%)5 (1.2%)
65 to 74 Years4 (7.1%)5 (12.2%)
75 Years and over18 (40.9%)10 (19.2%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Thoreau: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years6 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years11 (4.4%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years42 (12.3%)5 (1.2%)
65 to 74 Years9 (16.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over6 (13.6%)6 (11.5%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Thoreau: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years12 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years26 (7.6%)46 (11.3%)
65 to 74 Years30 (53.6%)14 (34.2%)
75 Years and over14 (31.8%)34 (65.4%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Thoreau: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years12 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years8 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years30 (8.8%)29 (7.1%)
65 to 74 Years4 (7.1%)13 (31.7%)
75 Years and over10 (22.7%)14 (26.9%)

Technology Access in Thoreau

Computing Device Access in Thoreau

Computing Device Access in Thoreau
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop26339.3%
Smartphone49273.5%
Tablet24035.9%
No Computing Device15523.2%
Total669100.0%

Internet Access in Thoreau

Internet Access in Thoreau
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home21231.7%
Cellular Data Only487.2%
Satellite Internet8813.2%
No Internet39358.7%
Total669100.0%

Thoreau Summary

Thoreau, New Mexico is a small town located in McKinley County in the northwestern part of the state. It is situated on the edge of the Navajo Nation and is home to a population of approximately 2,000 people. The town is named after the famous American philosopher and naturalist Henry David Thoreau, who wrote extensively about the beauty of nature and the importance of living a simple life.

Geography

Thoreau is located in the northwestern part of New Mexico, approximately 40 miles west of Gallup and 60 miles east of Farmington. The town is situated on the edge of the Navajo Nation and is surrounded by the Chuska Mountains to the north and the San Juan Mountains to the south. The town is located at an elevation of 5,890 feet and has a total area of 1.3 square miles. The climate in Thoreau is semi-arid, with hot summers and cold winters.

Economy

The economy of Thoreau is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The town is home to several farms and ranches, which produce a variety of crops, including alfalfa, corn, and wheat. The town is also home to several tourist attractions, including the Thoreau Monument, the Thoreau Museum, and the Thoreau Trading Post. Additionally, the town is home to several businesses, including a gas station, a grocery store, and a few restaurants.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Thoreau was 2,037. The racial makeup of the town was 73.3% Native American, 22.2% White, 0.3% African American, 0.2% Asian, and 4.0% from other races. The median household income in Thoreau was $25,938, and the median family income was $30,938. The per capita income in Thoreau was $13,938.

Conclusion

Thoreau, New Mexico is a small town located in McKinley County in the northwestern part of the state. It is situated on the edge of the Navajo Nation and is home to a population of approximately 2,000 people. The town is named after the famous American philosopher and naturalist Henry David Thoreau, who wrote extensively about the beauty of nature and the importance of living a simple life. The economy of Thoreau is largely based on agriculture and tourism, and the town is home to several farms and ranches, tourist attractions, businesses, and a variety of other amenities. The population of Thoreau is largely Native American, with a median household income of $25,938 and a median family income of $30,938.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Thoreau?
Total Population of Thoreau is 2,361.
What is the Total Male Population of Thoreau?
Total Male Population of Thoreau is 1,332.
What is the Total Female Population of Thoreau?
Total Female Population of Thoreau is 1,029.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Thoreau?
There are 129.45 Males per 100 Females in Thoreau.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Thoreau?
There are 77.25 Females per 100 Males in Thoreau.
What is the Median Population Age in Thoreau?
Median Population Age in Thoreau is 26.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Thoreau
Average Family Size in Thoreau is 4.4 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Thoreau
Average Household Size in Thoreau is 3.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Thoreau?
Per Capita income in Thoreau is $15,845.
What is the Median Family Income in Thoreau?
Median Family Income in Thoreau is $41,750.
What is the Median Household income in Thoreau?
Median Household Income in Thoreau is $30,125.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Thoreau?
Income or Wage Gap in Thoreau is 37.2%.
Women in Thoreau earn 62.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Thoreau?
Family Income Deficit in Thoreau is $17,237.
Families that are below poverty line in Thoreau earn $17,237 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Thoreau?
Inequality or Gini Index in Thoreau is 0.54.
How Large is the Labor Force in Thoreau?
There are 831 People in the Labor Forcein in Thoreau.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Thoreau?
50.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Thoreau.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Thoreau?
Unemployment Rate in Thoreau is 18.2%.