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San Rafael

New Mexico · 1,039 residents · 15.804 sq mi
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San Rafael has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $83,423. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 68% since 2023. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $120,400. With a median age of 59.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 30% more than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 59.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% 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
1,039
+68%since 2023
from 620 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
66 / sq mi
+68%since 2023
from 39 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
59.3
−1%since 2023
from 59.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
2708451K2K3K201020202024San Rafael
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,423
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $65,966 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,521
+33%since 2023
from $24,524 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.5%
+25.0 ptssince 2023
from 33.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 12.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.232
+69%since 2023
from 0.137 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing29.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing29.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade17.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing15.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$120,400
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $120,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
36.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 38.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.6%
+12.2 ptssince 2023
from 11.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
1.4
−21%since 2023
from 1.8 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
61
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic57.1%(354)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino30.5%(189)
Asian0%(0)
Other12.4%(77)
Diversity Score70.7%(438)
2024
White, non-Hispanic64.6%(671)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino22%(229)
Asian0%(0)
Other13.4%(139)
Diversity Score64.6%(671)
Diversity Score
65
−9%since 2023
from 71 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2023
from 15.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
72.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2023
from 67.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
37.4%
+37.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
47.2%
+47.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.4%
−84.6 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% 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
11.2%
−25.5 ptssince 2023
from 36.7% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
37.1%
+16.2 ptssince 2023
from 20.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.5%
+17.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+7.8 ptssince 2023
from 41.3% in 2023
Female
50.9%
−7.8 ptssince 2023
from 58.7% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
17.4%
−8.7 ptssince 2023
from 26.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 11.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
25.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 24.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 80.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
17.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 19.4% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Rafael, New Mexico?

San Rafael, New Mexico has about 1,039 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in San Rafael, New Mexico earns about $83,423 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is San Rafael, New Mexico expensive?

In San Rafael, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $120,400.

How educated are people in San Rafael, New Mexico?

About 9.7% of adults age 25 and over in San Rafael, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 13.4% of people in San Rafael, 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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