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Jaconita

New Mexico · 268 residents · 0.674 sq mi
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Jaconita is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $101,250. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 75 residents. Median home value is $244,400. With a median age of 63.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 58% more than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 63.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
268
−22%since 2000
from 343 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
398 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 509 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
63.1
+58%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1772663554445331990201020202024Jaconita
2024268
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,250
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,667 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$65,309
+185%since 2000
from $22,888 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.1%
+31.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.449
+47%since 2010
from 0.305 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Information1.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$244,400
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $196,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$850
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $463 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
93.8%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
6.2% rent
Vacancy rate
3.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.7%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
−49%since 2000
from 4.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
42
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic28.9%(99)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino63%(216)
Asian0.6%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.2%(189)
2024
White, non-Hispanic31.3%(84)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino55.6%(149)
Asian0%(0)
Other13.1%(35)
Diversity Score72%(193)
Diversity Score
72
+30%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 37.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 91.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+58%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.6%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−12.2 ptssince 2011
from 15.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.8%
−17.9 ptssince 2011
from 66.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
52.1%
−14.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.2%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Female
57.8%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.6%
−49.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
30.2%
+16.4 ptssince 2012
from 13.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.1%
−80.9 ptssince 2013
from 85.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.9%
+15.7 ptssince 2017
from 71.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
70.4%
+11.5 ptssince 2016
from 58.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
25.4%
−10.8 ptssince 2016
from 36.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jaconita, New Mexico?

Jaconita, New Mexico has about 268 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Jaconita, New Mexico earns about $101,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jaconita, New Mexico expensive?

In Jaconita, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $244,400, and the typical rent is about $850 a month.

How educated are people in Jaconita, New Mexico?

About 40.2% of adults age 25 and over in Jaconita, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jaconita, New Mexico?

About 6.3% of people in Jaconita, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jaconita, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Jaconita, New Mexico has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 100 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

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