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Jarales

New Mexico · 2,144 residents · 8.72 sq mi
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With 2,144 people, Jarales is a city in New Mexico. The median age is 54.8, about 16 years above the US median. 95% of homes are owner-occupied. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. The population is up 50% since 2000. Renters pay $623 a month at the median.

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

2,144
+50%since 2000
from 1,434 in 2000
2000 – 2024
246 / sq mi
+65%since 2009
from 149 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
54.8
+55%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
8.72 sq mi
Population, 20002024
1K2K2K2K3K2000201020202024Jarales
20242K
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53%(64)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98.5%(182)
US avg: 6%
10 to 143.2%(68)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.1%(109)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240.6%(13)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 343.7%(79)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 449.7%(208)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5416.7%(358)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 649.5%(204)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7427.6%(591)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8410.4%(222)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.1%(46)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$55,676
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,897 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
$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%
9.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

$623
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $261 in 2000
US average: $1,442
95.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 90.1% in 2000
4.9% rent
13.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.08 people
−34%since 2009
from 3.13 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
11.8%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
45.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic33.3%(477)
Black0.6%(9)
Hispanic / Latino64.6%(926)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic22.2%(477)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino73.8%(1,582)
Asian0%(0)
Other4%(85)
51
−34%since 2009
from 77 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican58.3%(1,250)
Spaniard1.4%(30)
Peruvian0.7%(15)
Ancestry
English4.9%(106)
German4%(85)
American3.3%(70)
Irish2.7%(58)
Hungarian2.4%(51)
Russian0.8%(17)
Polish0.7%(15)
Scottish0.5%(10)
Section 05

Education

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%
8.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.8 min
+33%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
80.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
6.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
12.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
−11.4 ptssince 2011
from 11.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
37.6%
−18.7 ptssince 2011
from 56.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
72.6%
+13.1 ptssince 2020
from 59.5% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
30.9%
+18.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
52.4%
+30.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

53.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
46.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
19.9%
+16.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
20.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
37.0%
+13.4 ptssince 2012
from 23.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
2.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2013
from 8.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
55.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2017
from 59.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
70.8%
+24.9 ptssince 2020
from 45.9% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
98.2%
+10.8 ptssince 2020
from 87.4% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
70.8%
+9.4 ptssince 2016
from 61.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
29.2%
−8.7 ptssince 2016
from 37.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married15.1%(142)
Married73%(685)
Widowed3.5%(33)
Divorced8.3%(78)
Women 15+
Never married29.4%(262)
Married50.6%(451)
Widowed6.5%(58)
Divorced13.6%(121)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

2.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2013
from 8.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
49.6%
−8.3 ptssince 2020
from 57.9% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
13.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 15.6% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
42.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 36.1% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
18.9%
−7.2 ptssince 2020
from 26.1% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
4.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
62.3%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 68.3% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
58.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 55.7% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)10.2%(36)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era77.6%(274)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War4.5%(16)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 353 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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

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