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.Yatahey is neither predominantly blue-collar nor white-collar, instead having a mixed workforce of both blue-collar and white-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. As is often the case in a small town, Yatahey doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.In terms of college education, Yatahey ranks among the least educated cities in the nation, as only 4.90% of people over 25 have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree. 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.
