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CITY · 2010 ACS

San Miguel

New Mexico · 1,153 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 $26,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $97,900. The poverty rate of 24.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,153
−1%vs 2011
vs 1,168 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
503 / sq mi
−1%vs 2011
vs 510 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
40.0
+25%vs 2011
vs 31.9 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,875
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $30,240 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,519
+1%vs 2011
vs $14,374 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
4.4%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.9% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.9%
−3.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.2% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.436 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information6.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,900
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $110,600 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$286
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $286 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.2%
−48.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 86.5% in 2011
18.3% rent
Vacancy rate
4.9%
−4.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.9% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.3%
−8.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 38.6% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.3%
+14.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.2% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 3.7 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic15.2%(177)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino84.8%(991)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score32.1%(375)
2010
White, non-Hispanic9.9%(114)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino89.9%(1,037)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score22.5%(259)
Diversity Score
22
−30%vs 2011
vs 32 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.4%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.2% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
55.8%
−1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 57.4% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.1%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.8% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+2%vs 2011
vs 22.9 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.9%
−4.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 95.4% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.3%
+5.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.8%
+1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.1% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.5% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.4%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.2% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.4%
+2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
11.1%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.9% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.9%
−5.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 45.7% in 2011
Female
60.1%
+5.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 54.3% in 2011
Foreign born
22.9%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 22.9% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.8%
−1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.3% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Miguel, New Mexico?

San Miguel, New Mexico has about 1,153 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in San Miguel, New Mexico earns about $26,875 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 $97,900, and the typical rent is about $286 a month.

How educated are people in San Miguel, New Mexico?

About 9.4% 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 24.9% of people in San Miguel, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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