CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 5.02
New Mexico · Otero County · 1,686 residents · 32.615 sq mi
Notable rankings
#70highest foreign-born in NM19.2%#99highest rent burden in NM59.8%#132lowest low income in NM$44,306#143lowest low density in NM51.69/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Otero County, NM
The short version
Census Tract 5.02 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,306. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. The poverty rate of 20.6% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
69% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,686
+11%since 2020
from 1,519 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
52 / sq mi
+11%since 2020
from 47 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
41.1
+8%since 2020
from 38.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$44,306
+97%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $18,565 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,714
+94%since 2020
from $17,930 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.8%
+18.0 ptssince 2020
from 14.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.6%
−34.8 ptssince 2020
from 55.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.486
−25%since 2020
from 0.648 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information8.9%
Wholesale trade5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
Construction3.6%
Other services3.2%
Public administration3.2%
Finance & insurance2.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
Retail trade1.5%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,153
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $586 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.6%
+12.1 ptssince 2020
from 56.5% in 2020
31.4% rent
Vacancy rate
23.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 27.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.6%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.8%
+18.5 ptssince 2020
from 41.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic20.1%(305)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino77.2%(1,173)
Asian2.7%(41)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score45.3%(689)
2024
White, non-Hispanic50.8%(857)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino39.7%(669)
Asian1.7%(29)
Other7.8%(131)
Diversity Score72.2%(1,218)
Diversity Score
72
+59%since 2020
from 45 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.4%
+13.3 ptssince 2020
from 15.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.2%
+25.0 ptssince 2020
from 62.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
20.9 min
+78%since 2020
from 11.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.9%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 70.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.5%
−11.1 ptssince 2020
from 29.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.2%
+16.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% 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
13.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
16.3%
+14.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.9%
+14.9 ptssince 2020
from 50.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.4%
+13.8 ptssince 2020
from 22.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
55.3%
+26.3 ptssince 2020
from 29.0% in 2020
Female
44.7%
−26.3 ptssince 2020
from 71.0% in 2020
Foreign born
19.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 16.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
16.7%
+13.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 15.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 12.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.3%
+28.8 ptssince 2020
from 63.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
80.3%
+31.8 ptssince 2020
from 48.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
16.7%
−34.6 ptssince 2020
from 51.3% 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 1,686 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 $44,306 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 $1,153 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 28.4% 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 20.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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