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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

San Jon

New Mexico · 306 residents · 2.928 sq mi
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San Jon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,917. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $28,700. Households here earn about 33% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
306
+11%since 1990
from 275 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
105 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 94 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.3
+28%since 1990
from 28.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
801472152823501990201020202024San Jon
2024102
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,917
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,563 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$11,592
+30%since 1990
from $8,886 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
16.8%
−3.7 ptssince 1990
from 20.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$28,700
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2023
Median gross rent
$300
−29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $321 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
78.0%
+6.1 ptssince 1990
from 71.8% in 1990
22.0% rent
Afford Score
1.3
−8%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic77.5%(213)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino29.8%(82)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score70.1%(193)
2000
White, non-Hispanic65%(199)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino32%(98)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score55.3%(169)
Diversity Score
55
−21%since 1990
from 70 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 11.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.1%
−2.5 ptssince 1990
from 74.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.5 min
−52%since 1990
from 26.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Jon, New Mexico?

San Jon, New Mexico has about 306 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in San Jon, New Mexico earns about $22,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is San Jon, New Mexico expensive?

In San Jon, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $28,700, and the typical rent is about $300 a month.

How educated are people in San Jon, New Mexico?

About 13.4% 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 16.8% 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 grown since 1990. The population has added about 31 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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