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Jemez Springs

New Mexico · 198 residents · 4.801 sq mi
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Jemez Springs is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $93,750. Population has fallen 47% since 2000, a loss of 177 residents. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $287,500. With a median age of 56.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 83% more than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 56.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
198
−47%since 2000
from 375 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
41 / sq mi
−47%since 2000
from 78 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
56.0
+26%since 2000
from 44.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1712513314114911990201020202024Jemez Springs
2024284
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$93,750
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,818 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,497
+138%since 2000
from $19,522 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.6%
+38.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services7%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade1.6%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$287,500
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $129,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
76.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
23.8% rent
Afford Score
3.1
−13%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67.2%(252)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino27.5%(103)
Asian1.6%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score53.9%(202)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.2%(141)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino23.7%(47)
Asian2%(4)
Other4.8%(9)
Diversity Score56.6%(112)
Diversity Score
57
+5%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.2%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 37.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 96.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
23.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.6 min
−46%since 2000
from 30.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
39.3%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.7%
+19.5 ptssince 2011
from 47.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.4%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 70.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.7%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.8% in 2009
Female
59.3%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.3%
−80.3 ptssince 2013
from 87.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jemez Springs, New Mexico?

Jemez Springs, New Mexico has about 198 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Jemez Springs, New Mexico earns about $93,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jemez Springs, New Mexico expensive?

In Jemez Springs, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $287,500.

How educated are people in Jemez Springs, New Mexico?

About 45.2% of adults age 25 and over in Jemez Springs, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 14.8% of people in Jemez Springs, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jemez Springs, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Jemez Springs, New Mexico has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 258 residents, a change of about -57 percent over that period.

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