CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 7.02
New Mexico · Otero County · 1,392 residents · 78.338 sq mi
Notable rankings
#6highest rent burden in NM#967 US86.4%#14lowest low income in NM#1653 US$28,036#28highest WFH in NM28.5%#108lowest low density in NM17.77/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Otero County, NM
The short version
Census Tract 7.02 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,036. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $128,400. The poverty rate of 26.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the Otero County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,392
−1%since 2020
from 1,407 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
18 / sq mi
−1%since 2020
from 18 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
39.0
+13%since 2020
from 34.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20241K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$28,036
−41%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $39,167 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,115
+57%since 2020
from $14,094 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.5%
+17.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 21.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.485
+52%since 2020
from 0.318 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade19.1%
Finance & insurance16.5%
Professional, scientific, technical16.5%
Information11.5%
Other services4.4%
Public administration4.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Retail trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$128,400
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $125,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
95.8%
+19.5 ptssince 2020
from 76.4% in 2020
4.2% rent
Vacancy rate
25.8%
−12.6 ptssince 2020
from 38.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 18.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
86.4%
+35.9 ptssince 2020
from 50.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
+43%since 2020
from 3.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic50.6%(712)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino49.4%(695)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score62.5%(879)
2024
White, non-Hispanic40.7%(566)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino53.2%(741)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.1%(85)
Diversity Score68.4%(953)
Diversity Score
68
+10%since 2020
from 62 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
+14.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 93.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.6 min
−25%since 2020
from 33.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.2%
−13.0 ptssince 2020
from 81.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.1%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
28.5%
+23.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 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
0.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
25.3%
+21.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.1%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 53.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.6%
+12.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.8%
+22.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 45.1% in 2020
Female
51.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 54.9% in 2020
Foreign born
4.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
17.6%
+11.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 20.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.6%
−13.6 ptssince 2020
from 18.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.3%
+15.6 ptssince 2020
from 77.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 90.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% 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 1,392 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 $28,036 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 $128,400.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 16.0% 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 26.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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