CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9.03
New Mexico · Otero County · 7,493 residents · 21.525 sq mi
Notable rankings
#11highest population in NM7,493#16highest foreign-born in NM31.0%#41lowest low education in NM7.0%#50highest high poverty in NM36.1%TRACT SHAPE · Otero County, NM
The short version
Census Tract 9.03 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,241. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $122,500. At a median age of 31.7, 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 31.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
7,493
+13%since 2020
from 6,630 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
348 / sq mi
+13%since 2020
from 308 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
31.7
+5%since 2020
from 30.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20247K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$42,241
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $30,817 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,365
−7%since 2020
from $17,508 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.4%
+10.7 ptssince 2020
from 17.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
36.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 38.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.421
−39%since 2020
from 0.688 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade18.8%
Information17.3%
Other services10%
Public administration10%
Retail trade8%
Finance & insurance4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
Education & health services1.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
Manufacturing0.6%
Construction0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$122,500
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $66,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$919
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $755 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.5%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 67.6% in 2020
39.5% rent
Vacancy rate
11.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 15.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.8%
−13.2 ptssince 2020
from 36.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+34%since 2020
from 2.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic5.9%(390)
Black2.8%(185)
Hispanic / Latino88.6%(5,875)
Asian0.1%(8)
Other2.6%(172)
Diversity Score26.2%(1,739)
2024
White, non-Hispanic5%(372)
Black0.4%(33)
Hispanic / Latino92.7%(6,947)
Asian0.1%(8)
Other1.8%(133)
Diversity Score17.2%(1,289)
Diversity Score
17
−34%since 2020
from 26 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
7.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
66.5%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 59.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
26.3 min
−20%since 2020
from 32.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 85.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.9%
+2.9 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
3.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.4%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 14.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.1%
+11.6 ptssince 2020
from 32.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 18.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.7%
+11.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
59.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 63.4% in 2020
Female
40.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 36.6% in 2020
Foreign born
31.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2020
from 38.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 17.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
24.9%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 16.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.9%
+18.9 ptssince 2020
from 68.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
25.4%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 17.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
72.8%
−7.6 ptssince 2020
from 80.4% 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 7,493 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 $42,241 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 $122,500, and the typical rent is about $919 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 7.0% 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 36.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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