CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 18
New Mexico · Bernalillo County · 2,694 residents · 0.774 sq mi
Notable rankings
#3lowest young in NM#485 US20.6 yrs#13lowest low income in NM#1489 US$27,168#46highest rent burden in NM68.7%#68lowest short commute in NM15.5 minTRACT SHAPE · Bernalillo County, NM
The short version
Census Tract 18 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,168. Population has grown 42% since 2020. At a median age of 20.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 28.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 61% less than the Bernalillo County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 20.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
3% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,694
+42%since 2020
from 1,895 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,481 / sq mi
+42%since 2020
from 2,448 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
20.6
+1%since 2020
from 20.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$27,168
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $24,938 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,040
−13%since 2020
from $15,029 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
11.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 33.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.476
+19%since 2020
from 0.402 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.1%
Wholesale trade2.5%
Other services2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
Retail trade2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
Finance & insurance1%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
Public administration0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$861
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $733 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
2.5%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
97.5% rent
Vacancy rate
14.4%
−13.5 ptssince 2020
from 28.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
68.7%
−12.4 ptssince 2020
from 81.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic40.2%(761)
Black4.5%(86)
Hispanic / Latino35.5%(673)
Asian9.6%(182)
Other10.2%(193)
Diversity Score86.4%(1,637)
2024
White, non-Hispanic34.9%(941)
Black15.1%(408)
Hispanic / Latino33.7%(909)
Asian4.9%(133)
Other11.2%(303)
Diversity Score90.8%(2,445)
Diversity Score
91
+5%since 2020
from 86 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
44.5%
−11.7 ptssince 2020
from 56.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.1%
−8.7 ptssince 2020
from 94.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
26.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 27.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
15.5 min
+23%since 2020
from 12.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
27.4%
−12.4 ptssince 2020
from 39.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.8%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.9%
+9.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
34.2%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 39.9% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
31.9%
−8.7 ptssince 2020
from 40.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.1%
+18.1 ptssince 2020
from 47.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 25.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 28.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 49.1% in 2020
Female
51.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 50.9% in 2020
Foreign born
8.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 18.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
71.6%
+11.9 ptssince 2020
from 59.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
70.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 69.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
16.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.1% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 2,694 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $27,168 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $861 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 44.5% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 28.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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