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San Jon

New Mexico · 216 residents · 2.928 sq mi
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San Jon has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $48,750. Population has fallen 29% since 2000, a loss of 90 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $38,300. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% 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
216
−29%since 2000
from 306 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
74 / sq mi
−29%since 2000
from 105 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.5
+25%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
801472152823501990201020202024San Jon
2024102
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,750
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,917 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$19,639
+69%since 2000
from $11,592 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.416
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance19.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services11.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
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
$38,300
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2023
Median gross rent
$638
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $300 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.6%
−39.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
23.9% rent
Vacancy rate
19.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.1%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.8
−37%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic61.1%(132)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino31%(67)
Asian2.8%(6)
Other15%(32)
Diversity Score74%(160)
Diversity Score
74
+34%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.1 min
+4%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
21.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
33.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
13.0%
−44.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.5%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Jon, New Mexico?

San Jon, New Mexico has about 216 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in San Jon, New Mexico earns about $48,750 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 $38,300, and the typical rent is about $638 a month.

How educated are people in San Jon, New Mexico?

About 11.7% 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 18.5% 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 59 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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