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San Cristobal

New Mexico · 203 residents · 6.886 sq mi
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San Cristobal has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $78,472. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 75% since 2023. With a median age of 56.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 56.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
203
+75%since 2023
from 116 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
29 / sq mi
+75%since 2023
from 17 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
56.8
+1%since 2023
from 56.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
63126189251314201020202024San Cristobal
2024203
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,472
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$55,473
+52%since 2023
from $36,415 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.5%
+18.9 ptssince 2023
from 39.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.184
+141%since 2023
from 0.076 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade25.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Information0.5%
US avg: 10.8%
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%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$385,400
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
38.2%
−16.5 ptssince 2023
from 54.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
41.5%
−18.9 ptssince 2023
from 60.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
4.9
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
36
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(116)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(203)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.6%
+13.7 ptssince 2023
from 21.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.4%
−8.6 ptssince 2023
from 21.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.2%
+22.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
99.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 98.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
25.6%
−8.9 ptssince 2023
from 34.5% in 2023
Female
74.4%
+8.9 ptssince 2023
from 65.5% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Cristobal, New Mexico?

San Cristobal, New Mexico has about 203 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in San Cristobal, New Mexico?

The typical household in San Cristobal, New Mexico earns about $78,472 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is San Cristobal, New Mexico expensive?

In San Cristobal, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $385,400.

How educated are people in San Cristobal, New Mexico?

About 35.6% of adults age 25 and over in San Cristobal, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in San Cristobal, New Mexico?

About 0.0% of people in San Cristobal, 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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