Census tract · Socorro County
Census Tract 9783.03, Socorro County, New Mexico
Census Tract 9783.03, GEOID 35053978303, in Socorro County, New Mexico, mostly within Socorro (56% of its census blocks). 3,016 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±820); the 2020 Census counted 3,150.
Residents, 2020-2024
3,016
±820 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 3,150
Median household income
$42,105
±$39,811 (90% margin)
Socorro County: $36,570
Median home value
$175,000
±$93,093 (90% margin)
Socorro County: $137,500
Median gross rent
$599
±$355 (90% margin)
Socorro County: $691
Where is Census Tract 9783.03?
Census Tract 9783.03 is one of 6 census tracts in Socorro County, New Mexico. It covers 21.92 square miles of land, 144 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 35053978303, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Socorro | 56% |
| Luis Lopez | 3% |
| San Antonio | 2% |
| Escondida | 1% |
4 census tracts border Census Tract 9783.03: Tract 9781, Tract 9782 ($31,058), Tract 9783.01 ($54,864) and Tract 9783.02. The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 9783.03?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 9783.03's population at 3,016 (±820) in 928 households; the 2020 Census counted 3,150 residents and 1,512 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 9783.03 | Socorro |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,016 ±820 | 8,481 |
| Households | 928 ±217 | 2,289 |
| Average household size | 3.25 ±0.95 | 3.43 |
| Housing units | 1,403 ±195 | 3,145 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 9783.03?
The median resident of Census Tract 9783.03 is 48.4 years old. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 52.7%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 19.8%.
| Measure | Tract 9783.03 | Socorro |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.4 ±19.2 | 29.6 |
| Under 18 years | 21.5% ±16.9 pts | 21.9% |
| 65 years and over | 20.7% ±7.9 pts | 17.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 52.7% ±17.3 pts | 48.1% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 19.8% ±8.0 pts | 27.6% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.6% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±1.5 pts | 3.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 15.0% ±20.7 pts | 14.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 11.7% ±11.8 pts | 6.2% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.2% |
| Born outside the United States | 4.5% ±3.2 pts | 5.9% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 24.3% ±11.0 pts | 35.3% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.5% ±6.7 pts | 5.5% |
| With a disability | 37.8% ±14.3 pts | 27.1% |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.1% ±6.7 pts | 5.7% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 82.8% ±6.8 pts | 82.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 21.5% ±13.4 pts | 25.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.1% ±5.8 pts | 12.6% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 72.7% ±20.2 pts | 76.8% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Census Tract 9783.03 earn?
The median household income for Census Tract 9783.03 is published as $42,105 with a margin of ±$39,811, too wide to rely on. 19.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 9783.03 | Socorro |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $42,105 ±$39,811 | $39,375 |
| Mean household income | $53,513 ±$12,892 | $58,177 |
| Per capita income | $21,575 ±$6,359 | $21,933 |
| People below the poverty line | 19.1% ±11.1 pts | 32.6% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 7.0% ±14.3 pts | 49.7% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 22.5% ±12.7 pts | 26.2% |
| Households with a computer | 64.9% ±15.4 pts | 75.6% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 62.3% ±15.1 pts | 64.6% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Census Tract 9783.03?
Owners occupy 62.9% of Census Tract 9783.03's occupied homes and renters 37.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $175,000 by its owner (±$93,093). The median renter pays $599 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Tract 9783.03 | Socorro |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $175,000 ±$93,093 | $152,900 |
| Median gross rent | $599 ±$355 | $711 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 40.7% ±28.2 pts | 40.9% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,357 ±$305 | $1,334 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 62.9% ±13.6 pts | 57.3% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 37.1% ±13.6 pts | 42.7% |
| Housing units | 1,403 ±195 | 3,145 |
| Single-family detached homes | 44.8% ±12.2 pts | 49.1% |
| Mobile homes | 47.9% ±11.8 pts | 30.0% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±3.0 pts | 0.0% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.0% ±3.0 pts | 4.1% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.0% ±3.0 pts | 6.3% |
| Households with no vehicle | 11.9% ±10.2 pts | 12.8% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Census Tract 9783.03 get to work?
98.0% of Census Tract 9783.03's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 18.6 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 9783.03 | Socorro |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 34.8% ±10.3 pts | 44.9% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.0% ±9.2 pts | 2.1% |
| Drove alone to work | 98.0% ±2.5 pts | 72.1% |
| Carpooled | 0.9% ±1.7 pts | 5.8% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±5.3 pts | 0.0% |
| Walked | 0.0% ±5.3 pts | 12.0% |
| Worked from home | 0.0% ±5.3 pts | 9.1% |
| Mean travel time to work | 18.6 min ±9.5 | 11.3 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Census Tract 9783.03 compare with the other tracts in Socorro County?
Among Socorro County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 9783.03 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Socorro County | In Socorro |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3rd of 5 | 2nd of 3 |
| Residents per square mile | 2nd of 6 | 2nd of 3 |
| Per capita income | 2nd of 4 | 2nd of 3 |
| Median home value | 1st of 5 | 1st of 3 |
| Median gross rent | 2nd of 3 | 2nd of 2 |
| Poverty rate | 4th of 5 | 2nd of 3 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 3rd of 4 | 3rd of 3 |
| Median age | 3rd of 6 | 1st of 3 |
| Owner-occupied share | 4th of 5 | 2nd of 3 |
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 9783.03?
4 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 9783.03 on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · Check it at data.census.gov
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