CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 6.04
New Mexico · Otero County · 3,785 residents · 1.069 sq mi
Notable rankings
#1highest broadband in NM#911 US100.0%#2lowest short commute in NM#63 US8.0 min#5lowest young in NM#889 US21.8 yrs#146highest density in NM3,541/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Otero County, NM
The short version
Census Tract 6.04 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,554. Population has grown 16% since 2020. At a median age of 21.8, 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 21.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,785
+16%since 2020
from 3,276 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,541 / sq mi
+16%since 2020
from 3,065 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
21.8
−6%since 2020
from 23.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$52,554
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $47,838 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,718
+27%since 2020
from $19,526 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.9%
+10.9 ptssince 2020
from 22.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.346
+4%since 2020
from 0.334 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.9%
Other services5.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
Construction2.5%
Wholesale trade2.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
Public administration1.6%
Manufacturing0%
Retail trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,231
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,113 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
4.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Renter cost-burdened
36.1%
−9.5 ptssince 2020
from 45.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.1%(2,134)
Black8.8%(289)
Hispanic / Latino10.3%(338)
Asian2.2%(72)
Other13.5%(443)
Diversity Score67.3%(2,205)
2024
White, non-Hispanic67.6%(2,557)
Black9.2%(348)
Hispanic / Latino11.1%(419)
Asian4%(150)
Other8.2%(311)
Diversity Score64.3%(2,435)
Diversity Score
64
−4%since 2020
from 67 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
34.8%
+14.5 ptssince 2020
from 20.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 98.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
8.0 min
−13%since 2020
from 9.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.8%
−10.3 ptssince 2020
from 81.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
12.8%
+9.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
12.4%
+10.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
81.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 75.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 30.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
59.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 54.5% in 2020
Female
40.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 45.5% in 2020
Foreign born
2.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
17.3%
−17.2 ptssince 2020
from 34.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 90.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% 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 3,785 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 $52,554 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 $1,231 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 34.8% 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 10.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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