Largest observed gap
Monthly rent
$865 tract average vs. $1,129 citywide (-23%)
A 23% discount to the citywide median is a material local contrast. Read the individual tract values before treating that gap as typical across the city.
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Neighborhoods
Neighborhoods in Portales
Among 5 census tracts, Tract 4.02 leads at $75,471 median income - about 2× Tract 4.01 at $48,457.
5 census tracts · New Mexico · Census ACS 2023
Avg. Tract Income
$56,899
median household
Income Range
$48,457 – $75,471
lowest to highest tract
Avg. Tract Rent
$865/mo
median gross rent
Census Tracts
5
in Portales
Where the tract view differs from the citywide view
How these gaps are calculated
These comparisons use the average of the tract medians listed on this page and the ACS citywide median. They are two different geographic summaries, so the gap is a reading aid rather than an estimate of a typical household.
Comparison 2
Household income
$56,899 tract average vs. $51,290 citywide (+11%)
The tract average runs 11% above the citywide median, a modest separation worth checking against the individual rows before drawing a local conclusion.
Comparison 3
Home value
$133,520 tract average vs. $132,900 citywide
The listed-tract figure sits within 0% of the citywide median. Treat this as broad agreement, not proof that every block has the same conditions.
What counts as a neighborhood here?
PlainCities uses U.S. Census tracts as neighborhood units, small, stable areas of a few thousand residents each. The table below lists this city's tracts, sorted by median household income.
Census Tracts by Income
Showing 5 of 5 tracts, sorted by median household income - Tract 4.02 highest at $75,471 ; Tract 4.01 lowest at $48,457.
| Tract | Population | |
|---|---|---|
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Tract 3 Roosevelt Co. | 4,631 | View › |
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Tract 1 Roosevelt Co. | 4,131 | View › |
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Tract 2 Roosevelt Co. | 3,700 | View › |
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Tract 4.02 Roosevelt Co. | 3,378 | View › |
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Tract 4.01 Roosevelt Co. | 3,162 | View › |
Source and tract definition
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates 2023. Census tracts are small, stable geographic units used for statistical analysis. Each tract typically contains 1,200–8,000 people. Last updated: 2026