Yatahey is a somewhat small town located in the state of New Mexico. With a population of 5,905 people and three associated neighborhoods, Yatahey is the 37th largest community in New Mexico.Unlike some towns where white-collar or blue-collar occupations dominate the local economy, Yatahey is neither predominantly one nor the other. Instead, it has a mixed workforce 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 office and administrative support (17.99%), management occupations (14.52%), and food service (8.93%). The overall crime rate in Yatahey is one of the lowest in the US. This makes it one of the safer places to live in the country in terms of crime. 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. As is often the case in a small town, Yatahey doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.The population of Yatahey has one of the lowest overall levels of education in the country: only 2.80% 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 $15,538, which is low income relative to New Mexico and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $62,152 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 40.77% 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. Yatahey also has a sizeable Hispanic population (people of Hispanic origin can be of any race). People of Hispanic or Latino origin account for 10.30% of the town’s residents. Important ancestries of people in Yatahey include English, European, Dutch, Italian, and Scots-Irish. The most common language spoken in Yatahey is Navajo. Other important languages spoken here include English and Native American languages.
