Tucumcari MainStreet: Community Economic Assessment

Tucumcari has experienced a very sharp decline of its population, from 6,831 in 1990 to 6,026 in 2000 – a 12 percent decline. Changes in educational attainment track an interesting pattern in Tucumcari, generally revealing a polarization in the community. Tucumcari’s economy has been in steady decline for years; development initiatives have brought some stability, but new sources of revenues are needed to provide the community with jobs and funds for public finances.