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San Rafael

New Mexico · 933 residents · 15.804 sq mi
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San Rafael has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,528. The city has more than doubled in size since 2011, adding 471 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $59,400. The poverty rate of 29.9% 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 40.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
933
+102%vs 2011
vs 462 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
59 / sq mi
+102%vs 2011
vs 29 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
40.7
−26%vs 2011
vs 54.9 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
2708451K2K3K201020202024San Rafael
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,528
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $31,313 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,785
+27%vs 2011
vs $16,313 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.2%
+10.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
29.9%
+20.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.1% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.571
+54%vs 2011
vs 0.371 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information32.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance15.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services15.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,400
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $69,500 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
32.1%
−56.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 88.6% in 2011
10.4% rent
Vacancy rate
29.6%
−16.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 45.8% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
8.5%
+8.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+1%vs 2011
vs 2.2 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic19.7%(91)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino80.3%(371)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score39.5%(183)
2010
White, non-Hispanic25.3%(236)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino72.3%(675)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other14.7%(137)
Diversity Score65%(607)
Diversity Score
65
+64%vs 2011
vs 40 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.8%
+17.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.8%
+15.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 74.5% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
17.8%
+17.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.3 min
−68%vs 2011
vs 47.7 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+5.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 94.9% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−5.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.1% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.1%
−3.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.5% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.7%
+13.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.4% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−14.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 64.1% in 2011
Female
50.4%
+14.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 35.9% in 2011
Foreign born
5.3%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.4% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.6%
+4.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.9% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Rafael, New Mexico?

San Rafael, New Mexico has about 933 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in San Rafael, New Mexico earns about $26,528 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 $59,400.

How educated are people in San Rafael, New Mexico?

About 17.8% 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 29.9% of people in San Rafael, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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