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CITY · 2010 ACS

Jal

New Mexico · 2,047 residents · 4.823 sq mi
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Jal has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $39,813. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $59,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 72%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,047
+3%since 2000
from 1,996 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
38.2
−1%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Jal
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 56.9%(142)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 97.5%(153)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 147.5%(153)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 197.6%(156)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 245.8%(118)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3410.8%(222)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4411.7%(239)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5413.2%(271)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6412.1%(247)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 749.1%(187)
US avg: 7%
75 to 846.1%(125)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over1.7%(34)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,813
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,848 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$20,597
+43%since 2000
from $14,354 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.372
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing18.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance13.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical10.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services3.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,400
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$473
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $322 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
21.6%
−59.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
20.9% rent
Vacancy rate
21.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
7.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.6%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
+4%since 2009
from 1.4 in 2009
2009 – 2023
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic55.9%(1,115)
Black0.4%(8)
Hispanic / Latino42%(839)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic49.9%(1,021)
Black0.6%(12)
Hispanic / Latino48.1%(985)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other4.3%(88)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican36.8%(677)
Ancestry
German10.4%(191)
Irish10.1%(185)
English8.3%(153)
American4.7%(86)
French2.9%(53)
Scotch-Irish1.9%(35)
Dutch1.6%(29)
Scottish1.2%(22)
Italian0.7%(13)
Belgian0.7%(12)
West Indian0.5%(10)
Canadian0.4%(7)
+ 3 more ancestry groups with data
Norwegian0.4%(7)
Swedish0.3%(6)
Ukrainian0.2%(3)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
63.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 63.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.4 min
−9%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.1%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
46.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
16.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.3%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married34.9%(337)
Married46%(444)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced19.1%(184)
Women 15+
Never married31.8%(341)
Married44.7%(480)
Widowed12.4%(133)
Divorced11.1%(119)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jal, New Mexico?

Jal, New Mexico has about 2,047 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Jal, New Mexico earns about $39,813 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 $59,400, and the typical rent is about $473 a month.

How educated are people in Jal, New Mexico?

About 8.6% 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 14.4% 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 106 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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