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Jal

New Mexico · 2,178 residents (2025 est.) · 4.823 sq mi
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Population has grown 18% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $97,600. The poverty rate of 32.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 39.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 96%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,364
+18%since 2000
from 1,996 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
490 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 414 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.6
+3%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,178 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Jal
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$38,078
+165%since 2000
from $14,354 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.7%
+27.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
32.0%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.527
+42%since 2010
from 0.372 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing27.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing27.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance20.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services13.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Information1.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,600
+96%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,318
+125%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $322 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.5%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
27.5% rent
Vacancy rate
14.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
8.9%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic55.9%(1,115)
Black0.4%(8)
Hispanic / Latino42%(839)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.8%(1,233)
2024
White, non-Hispanic34.5%(815)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino65.5%(1,549)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score56.5%(1,335)
Diversity Score
56
−9%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.0%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
73.0%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 63.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.8%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.0 min
−1%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
95.4%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% 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
1.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
18.8%
+13.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.5%
+10.4 ptssince 2011
from 50.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
28.0%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
49.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
19.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.1%
−44.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.0%
−12.5 ptssince 2012
from 20.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
21.4%
−51.0 ptssince 2013
from 72.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2017
from 73.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
47.4%
−12.6 ptssince 2016
from 60.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
52.6%
+13.2 ptssince 2016
from 39.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jal, New Mexico?

Jal, New Mexico has about 2,364 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Jal, New Mexico expensive?

In Jal, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $97,600, and the typical rent is about $1,318 a month.

How educated are people in Jal, New Mexico?

About 19.0% of adults age 25 and over in Jal, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jal, New Mexico?

About 32.0% of people in Jal, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jal, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Jal, New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 211 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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