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San Miguel

New Mexico · 772 residents · 2.291 sq mi
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San Miguel has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,145. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $116,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
772
+9%since 2023
from 707 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
337 / sq mi
+9%since 2023
from 309 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
36.4
+1%since 2023
from 35.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
5117601K1K2K201020202024San Miguel
2024772
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,145
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $55,219 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,112
−11%since 2023
from $22,554 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 21.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 20.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.344
−18%since 2023
from 0.419 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction18.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services9.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance9.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Information8.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade1.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$116,500
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $116,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
32.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2023
from 38.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 29.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
2.1
Unchangedsince 2023
from 2.1 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
37
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic4.4%(31)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino95.6%(676)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10.5%(74)
2024
White, non-Hispanic5.4%(42)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino94.6%(730)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score12.9%(99)
Diversity Score
13
+23%since 2023
from 10 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.4%
−8.5 ptssince 2023
from 12.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
73.1%
−9.4 ptssince 2023
from 82.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−8.3 ptssince 2023
from 11.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
43.6 min
+39%since 2023
from 31.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
93.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 97.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
18.1%
+18.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2023
from 59.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
26.1%
−16.2 ptssince 2023
from 42.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2023
from 31.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 54.2% in 2023
Female
41.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 45.8% in 2023
Foreign born
12.3%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 12.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
37.6%
+22.7 ptssince 2023
from 14.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.8%
+8.0 ptssince 2023
from 86.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
19.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 21.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
80.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 78.8% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Miguel, New Mexico?

San Miguel, New Mexico has about 772 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in San Miguel, New Mexico earns about $55,145 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is San Miguel, New Mexico expensive?

In San Miguel, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $116,500.

How educated are people in San Miguel, New Mexico?

About 4.4% of adults age 25 and over in San Miguel, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 17.1% of people in San Miguel, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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

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