CensusEasy
CITY

Sausal

New Mexico · 602 residents · 2.249 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Albuquerque metro area
Compare
The short version

Sausal has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $65,071. Population has fallen 23% since 2023, a loss of 181 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $254,800. At a median age of 29.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% 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
602
−23%since 2023
from 783 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
268 / sq mi
−23%since 2023
from 348 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
29.5
+6%since 2023
from 27.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
3527861K2K2K201020202024Sausal
2024602
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,071
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $95,705 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,182
+15%since 2023
from $22,737 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.9%
−28.1 ptssince 2023
from 55.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
32.6%
+18.8 ptssince 2023
from 13.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.261
−4%since 2023
from 0.272 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade37.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information15.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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
$254,800
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $255,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
95.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2023
from 88.3% in 2023
4.7% rent
Vacancy rate
22.3%
−5.8 ptssince 2023
from 28.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 23.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
10.0%
−43.8 ptssince 2023
from 53.8% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+47%since 2023
from 2.7 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
39
RELATED:See current rent listings in Sausal on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic22.5%(176)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino77.5%(607)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score43.6%(341)
2024
White, non-Hispanic26.2%(158)
Black5.6%(34)
Hispanic / Latino53.8%(324)
Asian0%(0)
Other14.3%(86)
Diversity Score77.2%(465)
Diversity Score
77
+77%since 2023
from 44 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 12.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
70.7%
+9.5 ptssince 2023
from 61.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+1%since 2023
from 24.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.2%
+38.7 ptssince 2023
from 45.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
−45.5 ptssince 2023
from 54.5% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
−16.7 ptssince 2023
from 16.7% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 53.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−15.9 ptssince 2023
from 15.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 33.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
+10.5 ptssince 2023
from 42.0% in 2023
Female
47.5%
−10.5 ptssince 2023
from 58.0% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.6%
−22.6 ptssince 2023
from 37.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 7.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
59.9%
−11.7 ptssince 2023
from 71.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 89.8% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 10.2% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Sausal

Whitfield CDP (Santa Rosa County)
Pop 599
Ellendale
Pop 591
Stacey Street
Pop 582
Bell
Pop 579
Places similar to Sausal
Head to head

Compare Sausal to nearby cities

SAUSAL VS
Los Lunas
Income$62,330−4%
Home value$262,900+3%
Population20,572+3317%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SAUSAL VS
South Valley
Income$58,224−11%
Home value$224,300−12%
Population37,120+6066%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SAUSAL VS
Albuquerque
Income$68,317+5%
Home value$291,500+14%
Population556,588+92356%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SAUSAL VS
North Valley
Income$61,498−5%
Home value$302,700+19%
Population10,455+1637%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Sausal, New Mexico?

Sausal, New Mexico has about 602 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sausal, New Mexico?

The typical household in Sausal, New Mexico earns about $65,071 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sausal, New Mexico expensive?

In Sausal, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $254,800.

How educated are people in Sausal, New Mexico?

About 16.3% of adults age 25 and over in Sausal, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sausal, New Mexico?

About 32.6% of people in Sausal, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
New Mexico
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Sausal with another place

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

How we source and harmonize this data →