CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9
New Mexico · Lea County · 2,413 residents · 1,128.838 sq mi
The short version
Population has grown 28% since 2020. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $99,000. The poverty rate of 31.3% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,413
+28%since 2020
from 1,892 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2 / sq mi
+28%since 2020
from 2 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
41.8
−1%since 2020
from 42.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Per capita income
$39,508
+37%since 2020
from $28,843 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.1%
+19.9 ptssince 2020
from 30.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
31.3%
+10.6 ptssince 2020
from 20.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.520
+22%since 2020
from 0.426 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing26.1%
Manufacturing26.1%
Finance & insurance19.5%
Education & health services13.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
Wholesale trade3.7%
Retail trade3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
Information1.2%
Construction0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$99,000
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $79,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,318
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $724 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 76.6% in 2020
26.7% rent
Vacancy rate
16.8%
−7.9 ptssince 2020
from 24.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
8.9%
−13.1 ptssince 2020
from 22.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic45.7%(865)
Black1.1%(20)
Hispanic / Latino52.1%(985)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(22)
Diversity Score65%(1,229)
2024
White, non-Hispanic35.8%(864)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino64.2%(1,549)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score57.5%(1,387)
Diversity Score
57
−12%since 2020
from 65 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
18.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
73.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 70.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
20.5 min
+23%since 2020
from 16.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
95.6%
+14.3 ptssince 2020
from 81.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.4%
−7.8 ptssince 2020
from 12.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
18.0%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 56.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
29.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 25.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.3%
+12.0 ptssince 2020
from 32.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 48.5% in 2020
Female
49.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 51.5% in 2020
Foreign born
18.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 18.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
21.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 15.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.2%
+15.6 ptssince 2020
from 63.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
48.6%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 55.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
51.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 43.7% 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 2,413 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $99,000, and the typical rent is about $1,318 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 18.4% 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 31.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Lea CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024