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San Rafael

New Mexico · 1,164 residents · 15.804 sq mi
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San Rafael has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $68,923. Population has fallen 18% since 2019, a loss of 249 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $109,100. With a median age of 50.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 35% more than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,164
−18%since 2019
from 1,413 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
74 / sq mi
−18%since 2019
from 89 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
50.1
+42%since 2019
from 35.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
2708451K2K3K201020202024San Rafael
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,923
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $67,125 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,472
+12%since 2019
from $19,176 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.4%
+11.9 ptssince 2019
from 29.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 14.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade24.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information22.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services9.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade2.5%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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
$109,100
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $78,100 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
90.8%
−9.2 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
9.2% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+36%since 2019
from 1.2 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic11.8%(167)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino88.2%(1,246)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score26.1%(368)
2020
White, non-Hispanic32%(373)
Black0.5%(6)
Hispanic / Latino61.3%(714)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other0.5%(5)
Diversity Score58.4%(679)
Diversity Score
58
+124%since 2019
from 26 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.3%
+7.4 ptssince 2019
from 7.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
66.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 68.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2019
from 2.7% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
Unchangedsince 2019
from 24.6 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.4%
+8.5 ptssince 2019
from 82.9% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2019
from 5.8% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
36.9%
−9.0 ptssince 2019
from 45.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.6%
−13.4 ptssince 2019
from 31.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−6.9 ptssince 2019
from 55.3% in 2019
Female
51.6%
+6.9 ptssince 2019
from 44.7% in 2019
Foreign born
9.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 11.5% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
21.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2019
from 15.5% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Rafael, New Mexico?

San Rafael, New Mexico has about 1,164 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in San Rafael, New Mexico earns about $68,923 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 $109,100.

How educated are people in San Rafael, New Mexico?

About 15.3% 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 13.5% of people in San Rafael, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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