CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9
New Mexico · Curry County · 2,405 residents · 5.863 sq mi
Notable rankings
#1lowest short commute in NM#62 US7.9 min#8lowest young in NM#1369 US23.1 yrs#68highest broadband in NM96.2%#128lowest low poverty in NM8.5%TRACT SHAPE · Curry County, NM
The short version
Census Tract 9 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $63,000. Population has declined 5% since 2020. At a median age of 23.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 23.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,405
−5%since 2020
from 2,527 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
410 / sq mi
−5%since 2020
from 431 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
23.1
Unchangedsince 2020
from 23.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$63,000
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $49,890 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,596
+20%since 2020
from $22,191 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.4%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 39.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.362
+8%since 2020
from 0.335 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.6%
Construction8.6%
Arts, entertainment, food7.9%
Retail trade4.9%
Other services2%
Public administration2%
Finance & insurance0.7%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,206
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,173 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
11.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Renter cost-burdened
28.4%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 34.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic59.1%(1,494)
Black7.4%(188)
Hispanic / Latino22.8%(577)
Asian2.2%(56)
Other8.4%(212)
Diversity Score73.2%(1,849)
2024
White, non-Hispanic52.6%(1,264)
Black7%(169)
Hispanic / Latino27.7%(665)
Asian4.6%(110)
Other8.2%(197)
Diversity Score79.2%(1,905)
Diversity Score
79
+8%since 2020
from 73 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
40.8%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 32.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
7.9 min
−10%since 2020
from 8.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 65.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 15.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
11.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 15.6% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
18.9%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 11.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
85.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 84.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.5%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 27.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
61.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 60.7% in 2020
Female
38.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 39.3% in 2020
Foreign born
5.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.3%
−25.7 ptssince 2020
from 32.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.8%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 87.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% 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 2,405 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 $63,000 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 $1,206 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 40.8% 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 8.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024