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Jacona

New Mexico · 412 residents · 0.85 sq mi
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Jacona is home to 412 people in New Mexico. At a median age of 57.7, this is an older place than the country as a whole. Owners hold 78% of the housing stock. That is roughly 32% ahead of the New Mexico median. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 4% of locals were born outside the United States.

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

412
−7%since 2023
from 441 in 2023
2010 – 2024
486 / sq mi
−7%since 2023
from 521 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
57.7
+3%since 2023
from 56.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.85 sq mi
Population, 20102024
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

$84,375
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $71,691 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$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%
14.3%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 14.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
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

$475,000
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $452,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$1,150
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,000 in 2023
US average: $1,442
78.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 73.6% in 2023
21.9% rent
16.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 13.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
2.25 people
+3%since 2023
from 2.19 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
25.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 26.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
42.5%
+10.4 ptssince 2023
from 32.1% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
5.6
−11%since 2023
from 6.3 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
85
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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)
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)
Section 05

Education

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%
16.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 17.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.3 min
−2%since 2023
from 30.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
77.9%
+7.1 ptssince 2023
from 70.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
5.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 9.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
16.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 18.6% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
2.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

6.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 5.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
43.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 42.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
57.8%
US average: 74.6%
16.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 11.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
70.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 65.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

43.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 44.7% in 2023
57.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 55.3% in 2023
3.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
6.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 9.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
21.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 20.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
4.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
85.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 82.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
95.1%
US average: 95.5%
92.5%
US average: 87.7%
75.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 72.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
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)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

4.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
42.2%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
14.1%
US average: 13.8%
37.1%
US average: 18.4%
30.1%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
3.4%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
52.4%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
65.8%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)14.3%(3)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)14.3%(3)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era57.1%(12)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War4.8%(1)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 21 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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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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