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San Jon

New Mexico · 195 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 $34,000. Population has fallen 36% since 2000, a loss of 111 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $83,900. With a median age of 49.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 34% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 95%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
195
−36%since 2000
from 306 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
67 / sq mi
−36%since 2000
from 105 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.5
+36%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
801472152823501990201020202024San Jon
2024102
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,000
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,917 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$20,027
+73%since 2000
from $11,592 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,900
+95%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2023
Owner-occupied
76.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
23.5% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+97%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic57.4%(112)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino36.4%(71)
Asian1.5%(3)
Other16.2%(32)
Diversity Score76.4%(149)
Diversity Score
76
+38%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.3%
+17.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
7.4 min
−41%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
53.8%
−19.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−23.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.0%
+12.7 ptssince 2011
from 39.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.6%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.2%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
39.8%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.4%
−91.2 ptssince 2013
from 92.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Jon, New Mexico?

San Jon, New Mexico has about 195 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in San Jon, New Mexico earns about $34,000 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 $83,900.

How educated are people in San Jon, New Mexico?

About 17.3% 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 15.7% 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 80 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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