CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9523
New Mexico · Taos County · 4,055 residents · 920.481 sq mi
Notable rankings
#5highest WFH in NM36.7%#43lowest low rent in NM$621#59lowest low density in NM#939 US4.41/sq mi#127lowest low income in NM$43,548TRACT SHAPE · Taos County, NM
The short version
Census Tract 9523 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,548. Population has grown 46% since 2020. Median home value is $288,200. The poverty rate of 26.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the Taos County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,055
+46%since 2020
from 2,774 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
4 / sq mi
+46%since 2020
from 3 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
39.3
−30%since 2020
from 56.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$43,548
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $40,481 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,140
+13%since 2020
from $27,680 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.6%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 22.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.7%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 34.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.468
+5%since 2020
from 0.445 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.7%
Wholesale trade10.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9%
Manufacturing9%
Retail trade3.2%
Finance & insurance2.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
Education & health services0.7%
Construction0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$288,200
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $261,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$621
−46%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $956 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.0%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 79.3% in 2020
13.0% rent
Vacancy rate
19.9%
−13.0 ptssince 2020
from 32.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 25.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.2%
−14.0 ptssince 2020
from 67.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.6
+3%since 2020
from 6.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic40.1%(1,111)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino59.8%(1,659)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.1%(4)
Diversity Score60.2%(1,671)
2024
White, non-Hispanic46.5%(1,886)
Black0.3%(13)
Hispanic / Latino47.3%(1,920)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.8%(236)
Diversity Score69.5%(2,819)
Diversity Score
70
+15%since 2020
from 60 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
38.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 32.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 93.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.8%
−8.2 ptssince 2020
from 14.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.6 min
−13%since 2020
from 26.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
52.5%
−12.7 ptssince 2020
from 65.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.8%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
36.7%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 28.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% 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%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 57.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.6%
−9.0 ptssince 2020
from 18.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 40.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 46.9% in 2020
Female
50.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 53.1% in 2020
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.0%
+21.4 ptssince 2020
from 63.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
69.3%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 60.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
29.7%
−9.9 ptssince 2020
from 39.6% 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 4,055 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 $43,548 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 $288,200, and the typical rent is about $621 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 38.8% 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 26.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Taos CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024