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San Cristobal

New Mexico · 273 residents · 6.886 sq mi
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San Cristobal is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $63,717. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 57% since 2011. Median home value is $339,300. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 45% more than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 37.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
273
+57%vs 2011
vs 174 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
40 / sq mi
+57%vs 2011
vs 25 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
45.8
−16%vs 2011
vs 54.5 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
63126189251314201020202024San Cristobal
2024203
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,717
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $40,809 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,662
+23%vs 2011
vs $20,871 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.1%
−6.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.3% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.7%
−11.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.8% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.256
−33%vs 2011
vs 0.385 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade44.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$339,300
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $347,000 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
37.3%
−62.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
20.6% rent
Vacancy rate
37.0%
+12.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
62.4%
+34.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.5% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
5.3
−37%vs 2011
vs 8.5 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic12.1%(21)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino87.9%(153)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score26.5%(46)
2010
White, non-Hispanic52%(142)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino41.8%(114)
Asian1.1%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score63.7%(174)
Diversity Score
64
+140%vs 2011
vs 27 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.3%
+2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.8% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.6%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 94.3% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
16.4%
+3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.2% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
55.3%
−44.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
29.6%
−15.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 45.4% in 2011
Female
70.4%
+15.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 54.6% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.4%
−28.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.5% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Cristobal, New Mexico?

San Cristobal, New Mexico has about 273 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in San Cristobal, New Mexico earns about $63,717 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 $339,300.

How educated are people in San Cristobal, New Mexico?

About 24.3% 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 10.7% of people in San Cristobal, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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