Ohkay Owingeh, NM is a rural community located in northern New Mexico. With a population of 1,445 people, Ohkay Owingeh has a population density of 377 people per square mile, which is considerably higher than the US Population Density of 93 People per Square mile. \nThe local businesses include: OhKay Pharmacy, Ohkay Casino Resort and Conference Center, and Towa Gas Mart. There are many year round outdoor activities to enjoy in the area such as fishing at the San Juan River and hiking in the nearby forest. Additionally, there are many organizations that serve the small community like the Santa Clara Pueblo Education Department which provides educational services to children from pre-K through adult education, as well as youth sports leagues like OhKay Owingeh Youth Soccer. There are also plenty of local sporting events for residents to spectate or participate in such as basketball tournaments and rodeo competitions.
The population in Ohkay Owingeh is 1,445. There are 376 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Ohkay Owingeh is 40.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Ohkay Owingeh is 3.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Ohkay Owingeh
- 14.4% are married
- 10.4% are divorced
- 23.0% are married with children
- 29.8% have children, but are single
Race in Ohkay Owingeh
- 6.0% are White
- 1.0% are Black
- 0.2% are Asian
- 69.4% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 21.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander