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Jarales

New Mexico · 2,144 residents · 8.72 sq mi
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Jarales has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,676. Population has grown 50% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 54.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
95% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,144
+50%since 2000
from 1,434 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
246 / sq mi
+50%since 2000
from 164 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
54.8
+55%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K2000201020202024Jarales
20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,676
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,897 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,353
+166%since 2000
from $12,561 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.1%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.405
+4%since 2010
from 0.390 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction8%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Information3.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$623
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $261 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
95.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 90.1% in 2000
4.9% rent
Vacancy rate
13.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.8%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
RELATED:See current rent listings in Jarales on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic33.3%(477)
Black0.6%(9)
Hispanic / Latino64.6%(926)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.4%(822)
2024
White, non-Hispanic22.2%(477)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino73.8%(1,582)
Asian0%(0)
Other4%(85)
Diversity Score50.6%(1,084)
Diversity Score
51
−12%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.2%
+18.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+33%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−11.4 ptssince 2011
from 11.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
37.6%
−18.7 ptssince 2011
from 56.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
30.9%
+18.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
52.4%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
Female
46.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
Foreign born
19.9%
+16.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
20.0%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
37.0%
+13.4 ptssince 2012
from 23.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.0%
−89.6 ptssince 2013
from 91.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
55.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2017
from 59.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
70.8%
+9.4 ptssince 2016
from 61.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
29.2%
−8.7 ptssince 2016
from 37.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jarales, New Mexico?

Jarales, New Mexico has about 2,144 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Jarales, New Mexico earns about $55,676 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jarales, New Mexico expensive?

In Jarales, New Mexico, the typical rent is about $623 a month.

How educated are people in Jarales, New Mexico?

About 14.2% of adults age 25 and over in Jarales, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jarales, New Mexico?

About 9.5% of people in Jarales, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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