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Sausal

New Mexico · 858 residents · 2.249 sq mi
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Sausal has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,317. Population has fallen 45% since 2019, a loss of 708 residents. Median home value is $185,700. Households here earn about 37% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
858
−45%since 2019
from 1,566 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
382 / sq mi
−45%since 2019
from 696 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
42.2
+40%since 2019
from 30.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
3527861K2K2K201020202024Sausal
2024602
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,317
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $39,611 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,110
+37%since 2019
from $14,672 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2019
from 16.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.2%
−11.3 ptssince 2019
from 31.5% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance11.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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
$185,700
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $172,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$738
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $916 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.2%
+12.9 ptssince 2019
from 63.3% in 2019
23.8% rent
Afford Score
5.7
+32%since 2019
from 4.4 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic20.4%(320)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino79.6%(1,246)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score40.6%(637)
2020
White, non-Hispanic35.9%(308)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino57.6%(494)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score60.1%(516)
Diversity Score
60
+48%since 2019
from 41 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2019
from 26.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2019
from 95.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 7.3% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
−1%since 2019
from 23.1 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
39.1%
−33.7 ptssince 2019
from 72.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 2.9% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
18.1%
+9.2 ptssince 2019
from 8.9% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 51.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 18.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
63.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2019
from 67.0% in 2019
Female
36.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2019
from 33.0% in 2019
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 0.7% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2019
from 7.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sausal, New Mexico?

Sausal, New Mexico has about 858 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sausal, New Mexico earns about $32,317 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 $185,700, and the typical rent is about $738 a month.

How educated are people in Sausal, New Mexico?

About 31.7% 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 20.2% of people in Sausal, 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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