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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Jal

New Mexico · 1,996 residents · 4.823 sq mi
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Jal has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,848. Population has declined 7% since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $27,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,996
−7%since 1990
from 2,153 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
414 / sq mi
−7%since 1990
from 446 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.6
+15%since 1990
from 33.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Jal
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,848
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,015 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$14,354
+50%since 1990
from $9,542 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
17.9%
−5.0 ptssince 1990
from 22.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$27,300
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$322
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $269 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
81.0%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 80.6% in 1990
19.0% rent
Afford Score
0.9
−8%since 1990
from 1.0 in 1990
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(1,992)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino37.4%(805)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score58.7%(1,264)
2000
White, non-Hispanic55.9%(1,115)
Black0.4%(8)
Hispanic / Latino42%(839)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score61.8%(1,233)
Diversity Score
62
+5%since 1990
from 59 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.3%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
63.5%
+7.6 ptssince 1990
from 56.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
+45%since 1990
from 12.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jal, New Mexico?

Jal, New Mexico has about 1,996 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Jal, New Mexico earns about $30,848 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jal, New Mexico expensive?

In Jal, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $27,300, and the typical rent is about $322 a month.

How educated are people in Jal, New Mexico?

About 9.3% 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 17.9% of people in Jal, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jal, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Jal, New Mexico has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 157 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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