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San Miguel

New Mexico · 975 residents · 2.291 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $94,900. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 36.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
975
Unchangedsince 2019
from 978 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
426 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2019
from 427 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
44.0
−5%since 2019
from 46.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
5117601K1K2K201020202024San Miguel
2024772
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$23,285
−16%since 2019
from $27,854 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.6%
−9.1 ptssince 2019
from 39.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
36.5%
+15.1 ptssince 2019
from 21.4% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing34.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction33%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance11.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services5.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information3.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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
$94,900
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $99,600 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
77.7%
−8.9 ptssince 2019
from 86.6% in 2019
22.3% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic4.7%(46)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino93.9%(918)
Asian1.4%(14)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score14.6%(142)
2020
White, non-Hispanic8.2%(80)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino90.7%(884)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score19.7%(192)
Diversity Score
20
+35%since 2019
from 15 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2019
from 19.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.8%
−8.3 ptssince 2019
from 82.1% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 7.6% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.4 min
+21%since 2019
from 23.4 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
98.6%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 98.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2019
from 2.5% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2019
from 9.5% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.1%
−6.9 ptssince 2019
from 68.0% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.4%
+7.9 ptssince 2019
from 28.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2019
from 48.0% in 2019
Female
44.6%
−7.4 ptssince 2019
from 52.0% in 2019
Foreign born
22.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2019
from 15.7% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 12.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Miguel, New Mexico?

San Miguel, New Mexico has about 975 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is San Miguel, New Mexico expensive?

In San Miguel, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $94,900.

How educated are people in San Miguel, New Mexico?

About 14.4% 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 36.5% 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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