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Jemez Pueblo

New Mexico · 2,199 residents · 2.044 sq mi
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Jemez Pueblo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,551. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $169,000. The poverty rate of 31.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,199
+13%since 2000
from 1,953 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,076 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 955 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.8
+26%since 2000
from 28.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Jemez Pueblo
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,551
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,889 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,879
+135%since 2000
from $8,045 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.4%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
31.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 25.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.422
+26%since 2010
from 0.336 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Information4.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services3.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$169,000
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
86.9%
−9.0 ptssince 2000
from 95.9% in 2000
13.1% rent
Vacancy rate
5.2%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
5.3%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+61%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
55
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic0.2%(4)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(38)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.5%(421)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0.2%(4)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(27)
Asian0%(0)
Other98.6%(2,168)
Diversity Score3.5%(77)
Diversity Score
3
−84%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.0%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
−26%since 2000
from 33.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.7%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
6.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.2%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 55.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
29.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.8%
−21.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.9%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
63.1%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.9%
−42.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.1%
+13.1 ptssince 2012
from 12.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.2%
−53.9 ptssince 2013
from 62.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
60.0%
+35.8 ptssince 2017
from 24.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
16.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2016
from 13.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jemez Pueblo, New Mexico?

Jemez Pueblo, New Mexico has about 2,199 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jemez Pueblo, New Mexico?

The typical household in Jemez Pueblo, New Mexico earns about $55,551 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jemez Pueblo, New Mexico expensive?

In Jemez Pueblo, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $169,000.

How educated are people in Jemez Pueblo, New Mexico?

About 18.8% of adults age 25 and over in Jemez Pueblo, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jemez Pueblo, New Mexico?

About 31.4% of people in Jemez Pueblo, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jemez Pueblo, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Jemez Pueblo, New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 790 residents, a change of about 56 percent over that period.

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