CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9781
New Mexico · Socorro County · 5,306 residents · 3,265.161 sq mi
Notable rankings
#1highest rent burden in NM#52 US100.0%#7highest WFH in NM35.2%#22lowest low density in NM#307 US1.63/sq mi#28lowest low broadband in NM#453 US60.2%TRACT SHAPE · Socorro County, NM
The short version
Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $129,500. The poverty rate of 36.9% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,306
+11%since 2020
from 4,799 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2 / sq mi
+11%since 2020
from 1 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.8
−9%since 2020
from 40.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Per capita income
$20,341
+50%since 2020
from $13,550 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 21.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
36.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 35.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.574
+43%since 2020
from 0.402 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.1%
Wholesale trade8.3%
Transportation & warehousing6.3%
Finance & insurance3%
Education & health services3%
Retail trade2.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$129,500
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $118,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
96.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 93.9% in 2020
3.5% rent
Vacancy rate
28.1%
−18.7 ptssince 2020
from 46.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.7%
+10.4 ptssince 2020
from 16.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+50.0 ptssince 2020
from 50.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic27.1%(1,300)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino72.5%(3,480)
Asian0.3%(12)
Other0.1%(7)
Diversity Score50.1%(2,404)
2024
White, non-Hispanic33.2%(1,762)
Black0.2%(10)
Hispanic / Latino63.6%(3,372)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.1%(162)
Diversity Score60.6%(3,216)
Diversity Score
61
+21%since 2020
from 50 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 15.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 83.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
29.2 min
+5%since 2020
from 27.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
54.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 57.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
35.2%
+10.2 ptssince 2020
from 25.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% 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
3.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
34.9%
−7.8 ptssince 2020
from 42.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.1%
+10.6 ptssince 2020
from 13.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.9%
+18.7 ptssince 2020
from 21.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 50.9% in 2020
Female
52.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 49.1% in 2020
Foreign born
1.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 11.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 27.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
60.2%
+12.4 ptssince 2020
from 47.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
73.1%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 64.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
18.1%
−16.3 ptssince 2020
from 34.4% 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 5,306 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $129,500.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 14.5% 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 36.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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