CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 4
New Mexico · Los Alamos County · 4,346 residents · 31.068 sq mi
Notable rankings
#13lowest short commute in NM#392 US10.9 min#22highest per-capita income in NM$72,613#26highest education in NM70.3%#58highest household income in NM$104,028TRACT SHAPE · Los Alamos County, NM
The short version
Census Tract 4 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $104,028. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $363,800. At a median age of 34.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 29% less than the Los Alamos County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
70% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,346
+14%since 2020
from 3,825 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
140 / sq mi
+14%since 2020
from 123 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
34.2
+4%since 2020
from 32.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$104,028
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $87,485 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$72,613
+41%since 2020
from $51,399 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 58.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.397
+12%since 2020
from 0.354 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade2.7%
Finance & insurance1.7%
Information1.6%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
Wholesale trade1%
Other services1%
Education & health services0.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$363,800
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $232,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,141
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $991 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
45.4%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 36.2% in 2020
54.6% rent
Vacancy rate
2.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
5.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.8%
+13.5 ptssince 2020
from 16.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+32%since 2020
from 2.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic60.1%(2,298)
Black3%(116)
Hispanic / Latino20%(765)
Asian12.3%(470)
Other4.6%(176)
Diversity Score72.6%(2,778)
2024
White, non-Hispanic55.4%(2,409)
Black3.5%(150)
Hispanic / Latino24.3%(1,056)
Asian10.7%(465)
Other6.1%(266)
Diversity Score77.2%(3,354)
Diversity Score
77
+6%since 2020
from 73 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
70.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 70.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 95.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
47.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 44.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
10.9 min
−15%since 2020
from 12.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 74.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 74.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
81.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 75.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
53.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 53.2% in 2020
Female
46.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 46.8% in 2020
Foreign born
19.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 20.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 86.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
75.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 71.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.6% 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 4,346 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 $104,028 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $363,800, and the typical rent is about $1,141 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 70.3% 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 7.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Los Alamos CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024