Yatahey is a somewhat small town located in the state of New Mexico. With a population of 5,838 people and three associated neighborhoods, Yatahey is the 37th largest community in New Mexico.Unlike some towns, Yatahey isn’t mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Yatahey are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Yatahey is a town of sales and office workers, service providers, and managers. There are especially a lot of people living in Yatahey who work in management occupations (14.53%), office and administrative support (13.68%), and sales jobs (10.38%). Residents will find that the town is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Yatahey is worth considering. Being a small town, Yatahey does not have a public transit system used by locals to get to and from work.The population of Yatahey has one of the lowest overall levels of education in the country: only 4.90% of people over 25 hold a college degree. The national average for all municipalities is 21.84%. The per capita income in Yatahey in 2022 was $16,778, which is low income relative to New Mexico and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $67,112 for a family of four. However, Yatahey contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. Yatahey also has one of the higher rates of people living in poverty in the nation, with 43.58% of its population below the federal poverty line. The people who call Yatahey home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Yatahey residents report their race to be Native American, followed by White. Important ancestries of people in Yatahey include English, Dutch, European, Yugoslavian, and Other West Indian. The most common language spoken in Yatahey is English. Other important languages spoken here include Navajo and Native American languages.
