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South River

New Mexico · 1,810 residents · 8.533 sq mi
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South River has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $68,668. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $260,100. With a median age of 49.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.3
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

1,810
+14%since 2023
from 1,594 in 2023
2020 – 2024
212 / sq mi
+14%since 2023
from 187 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
49.3
−13%since 2023
from 56.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
1K2K2K2K2K20202024South River
20242K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$68,668
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $56,307 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$36,361
−4%since 2023
from $37,892 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.2%
+7.3 ptssince 2023
from 37.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
13.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 14.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.441
−11%since 2023
from 0.495 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing8.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$260,100
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $215,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
88.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 92.4% in 2023
11.2% rent
12.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 12.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
19.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 17.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
3.8
−1%since 2023
from 3.8 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic64.2%(1,023)
Black10.5%(168)
Hispanic / Latino14.7%(235)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.5%(168)
Diversity Score68%(1,084)
2024
White, non-Hispanic65%(1,177)
Black13%(235)
Hispanic / Latino16.3%(295)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.7%(103)
Diversity Score66.3%(1,200)
66
−3%since 2023
from 68 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2023
from 21.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 89.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
7.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 7.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

32.9 min
+1%since 2023
from 32.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
94.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 94.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
5.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.6% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
1.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

4.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 7.2% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
61.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2023
from 54.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
13.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 17.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
32.2%
+8.8 ptssince 2023
from 23.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

52.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 48.2% in 2023
47.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 51.8% in 2023
1.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.9% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
7.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 8.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
15.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 20.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
10.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 15.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
78.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 77.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
92.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 93.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
4.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South River, New Mexico?

South River, New Mexico has about 1,810 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in South River, New Mexico?

The typical household in South River, New Mexico earns about $68,668 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South River, New Mexico expensive?

In South River, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $260,100.

How educated are people in South River, New Mexico?

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

What is the poverty rate in South River, New Mexico?

About 13.7% of people in South River, 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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