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Jacona

New Mexico · 412 residents · 0.847 sq mi
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Jacona has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $84,375. Population has declined 7% since 2023. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $475,000. With a median age of 57.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 32% more than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 57.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
412
−7%since 2023
from 441 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
486 / sq mi
−7%since 2023
from 521 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
57.7
+3%since 2023
from 56.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
348384420456492201020202024Jacona
2024412
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 51%(4)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98.3%(34)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.8%(32)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 191.5%(6)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 241.7%(7)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 348%(33)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 449.7%(40)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 545.1%(21)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6421.8%(90)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7418.4%(76)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8413.8%(57)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.9%(12)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$84,375
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $71,691 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,013
+7%since 2023
from $45,941 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 46.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.3%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 14.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.424
−5%since 2023
from 0.444 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information8.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$475,000
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $452,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,150
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,000 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 73.6% in 2023
21.9% rent
Vacancy rate
16.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 13.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 26.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.5%
+10.4 ptssince 2023
from 32.1% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.6
−11%since 2023
from 6.3 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
85
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic41%(181)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino47.6%(210)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.3%(50)
2024
White, non-Hispanic41.7%(172)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino45.1%(186)
Asian0%(0)
Other13.1%(54)
Diversity Score
76
+2%since 2023
from 74 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Spaniard15%(62)
Mexican14.1%(58)
Ancestry
English9.5%(39)
German7.5%(31)
Polish5.3%(22)
Irish4.9%(20)
French2.9%(12)
Scottish2.7%(11)
Danish1.7%(7)
Italian1.7%(7)
American1.5%(6)
Lithuanian1.5%(6)
Croatian1.2%(5)
+ 8 more ancestry groups with data
Latvian0.7%(3)
British0.5%(2)
Dutch0.5%(2)
Greek0.5%(2)
Russian0.5%(2)
Welsh0.5%(2)
Swedish0.2%(1)
RANKED:Largest Spaniard population · Largest Mexican population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 43.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 94.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 17.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.3 min
−2%since 2023
from 30.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.9%
+7.1 ptssince 2023
from 70.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 9.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 18.6% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 5.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
43.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 42.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 11.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
70.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 65.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 44.7% in 2023
Female
57.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 55.3% in 2023
Foreign born
3.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 9.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 20.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 82.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
75.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 72.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
22.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 24.1% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married24.3%(35)
Married67.4%(97)
Widowed0.7%(1)
Divorced7.6%(11)
Women 15+
Never married24.2%(48)
Married51.5%(102)
Widowed8.6%(17)
Divorced15.7%(31)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jacona, New Mexico?

Jacona, New Mexico has about 412 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jacona, New Mexico?

The typical household in Jacona, New Mexico earns about $84,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jacona, New Mexico expensive?

In Jacona, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $475,000, and the typical rent is about $1,150 a month.

How educated are people in Jacona, New Mexico?

About 45.3% of adults age 25 and over in Jacona, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jacona, New Mexico?

About 14.3% of people in Jacona, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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