How long is the commute from Tucumcari, NM?
Workers who live in Tucumcari, NM take an average of 8.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
83.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
3.3% of workers walk to work.
2.9% work from home.
13.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 8.2 minutes (±2.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 2.9%
- Households without a car
- 13.8%
How people in Tucumcari get to work
| Means of transportation | Tucumcari | Quay County | New Mexico | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 83.6% (±6.0 points) | 80.2% | 73.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.9% (±4.4 points) | 7.2% | 9.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.0 points) | 0.0% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.3% (±3.5 points) | 4.9% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.2% (±1.9 points) | 1.3% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 2.9% (±2.9 points) | 6.4% | 12.2% | 15.1% |
In Tucumcari, the average commute is lower than in Quay County (11.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in New Mexico (23.5 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Tucumcari, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Quay County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from New Mexico (0.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Quay County, Tucumcari ranks 3 of 3 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 192 of 195.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Tucumcari
| Vehicles available | Tucumcari | Quay County | New Mexico | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 13.8% (±6.9 points) | 11.7% | 5.6% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.7% (±6.1 points) | 28.9% | 33.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 28.6% (±7.8 points) | 32.7% | 36.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.9% (±5.9 points) | 26.7% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Tucumcari, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Quay County (11.7%).
It is also higher than in New Mexico (5.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Tucumcari
| Tucumcari | Quay County | New Mexico | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 2.9% (±2.9 points) | 6.4% (±2.9 points) | 12.2% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.5% (±4.5 points) | 92.4% (±3.2 points) | 93.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 73.5% (±6.7 points) | 76.4% (±4.6 points) | 86.5% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Tucumcari, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Quay County (76.4%).
It is also lower than in New Mexico (86.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Tucumcari
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tucumcari | — | 8.2 minutes (±2.2) | — |
| Logan | 19 mi | 23.1 minutes (±7.5) | Higher |
| San Jon | 21 mi | 18.6 minutes (±12.4) | Not measurably different |
| Grady | 33 mi | 10.4 minutes (±13.5) | Not measurably different |
| Melrose | 51 mi | 29.2 minutes (±5.1) | Higher |
| Fort Sumner | 55 mi | 10.4 minutes (±8.8) | Not measurably different |
| Santa Rosa | 57 mi | 14.8 minutes (±7.6) | Not measurably different |
| Clovis | 58 mi | 16.4 minutes (±1.3) | Higher |
| Cannon AFB | 59 mi | 7.9 minutes (±0.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Logan, NM (23.1 minutes), Melrose, NM (29.2 minutes), Clovis, NM (16.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Quay County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Logan | 23.1 minutes (±7.5) |
| 2 | San Jon | 18.6 minutes (±12.4) |
| 3 | Tucumcari | 8.2 minutes (±2.2) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Tucumcari
How long is the average commute in Tucumcari?
Workers who live in Tucumcari, NM take an average of 8.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Tucumcari without a car?
13.8% of households in Tucumcari have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Tucumcari?
2.9% (±2.9 points) of workers who live in Tucumcari worked from home, and 73.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tucumcari city, New Mexico
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tucumcari city, New Mexico
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tucumcari city, New Mexico
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Tucumcari city, New Mexico (place:79910, in state:35).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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