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San Jon

New Mexico · 186 residents (2025 est.) · 2.928 sq mi
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Population has fallen 67% since 2000, a loss of 204 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 47.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 36.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 47.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
93% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
102
−67%since 2000
from 306 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
35 / sq mi
−67%since 2000
from 105 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.8
+32%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:186 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
801472152823501990201020202024San Jon
2024102
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$14,232
+23%since 2000
from $11,592 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
36.3%
+19.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.518
+24%since 2010
from 0.416 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information21.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.9%
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%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
93.3%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
6.7% rent
Vacancy rate
26.2%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
−22.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic65%(199)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino32%(98)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.3%(169)
2024
White, non-Hispanic59.8%(61)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino23.5%(24)
Asian0%(0)
Other16.7%(17)
Diversity Score69.9%(71)
Diversity Score
70
+26%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.2%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.6%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.6 min
+48%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 73.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% 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%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
14.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
36.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 39.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.4%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.4%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.2%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
61.8%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
31.4%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
31.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2012
from 29.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.9%
−85.7 ptssince 2013
from 92.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
57.8%
+11.2 ptssince 2017
from 46.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
80.0%
−15.2 ptssince 2016
from 95.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
20.0%
+15.2 ptssince 2016
from 4.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Jon, New Mexico?

San Jon, New Mexico has about 102 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in San Jon, New Mexico?

About 7.2% of adults age 25 and over in San Jon, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 36.3% of people in San Jon, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has San Jon, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, San Jon, New Mexico has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 173 residents, a change of about -63 percent over that period.

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

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