CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 12.02
New Mexico · Santa Fe County · 6,135 residents · 2.141 sq mi
Notable rankings
#38highest population in NM6,135#80highest high poverty in NM32.0%#83highest foreign-born in NM17.4%#117lowest low income in NM$42,473TRACT SHAPE · Santa Fe County, NM
The short version
Census Tract 12.02 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,473. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 18% 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 $268,200. The poverty rate of 32.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 46% less than the Santa Fe County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 79%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
6,135
−2%since 2020
from 6,264 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,865 / sq mi
−2%since 2020
from 2,926 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.1
+1%since 2020
from 36.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$42,473
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $40,695 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,315
+30%since 2020
from $24,876 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.4%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 28.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
32.0%
+13.3 ptssince 2020
from 18.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.473
+6%since 2020
from 0.446 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.3%
Wholesale trade4.5%
Retail trade4%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
Finance & insurance2.6%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
Education & health services0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
Other services0.2%
Public administration0.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$268,200
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $123,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,343
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,045 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
38.7%
−8.5 ptssince 2020
from 47.2% in 2020
61.3% rent
Vacancy rate
6.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 30.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2020
from 40.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.3
+108%since 2020
from 3.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic20.7%(1,297)
Black0.4%(26)
Hispanic / Latino76.5%(4,790)
Asian1.8%(114)
Other0.6%(37)
Diversity Score46.5%(2,913)
2024
White, non-Hispanic21.8%(1,340)
Black0.5%(30)
Hispanic / Latino70.5%(4,324)
Asian0.3%(19)
Other6.9%(422)
Diversity Score56.3%(3,457)
Diversity Score
56
+21%since 2020
from 46 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
17.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 16.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 80.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
19.9 min
+11%since 2020
from 17.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.5%
−13.7 ptssince 2020
from 83.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.0%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
12.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 63.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 20.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.2%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 28.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 45.1% in 2020
Female
52.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 54.9% in 2020
Foreign born
17.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 23.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 17.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 20.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.4%
+18.0 ptssince 2020
from 69.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
48.0%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 39.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
45.9%
−10.8 ptssince 2020
from 56.7% 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 6,135 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 $42,473 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 $268,200, and the typical rent is about $1,343 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 17.9% 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 32.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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