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CITY · 2020 ACS

South River

New Mexico · 2,011 residents · 8.533 sq mi
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South River has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $72,000. Population has grown 46% since 2021. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $191,400. Households here earn about 41% more than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% 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

2,011
+46%vs 2021
vs 1,382 in 2021
2020 – 2024
236 / sq mi
+46%vs 2021
vs 162 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
42.0
−24%vs 2021
vs 55.5 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
1K2K2K2K2K20202024South River
20242K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$72,000
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $73,088 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$30,161
−26%vs 2021
vs $40,705 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.7%
+2.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 47.7% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
7.9%
−1.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 9.6% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade16.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing13.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance10.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing7.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade0.3%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

$191,400
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $195,100 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
$777
US average: $1,124
81.5%
−11.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 93.4% in 2021
18.5% rent
2.7
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 2.7 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic70.5%(975)
Black12.4%(171)
Hispanic / Latino16.6%(230)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score57.4%(793)
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.4%(1,336)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino22.7%(457)
Asian0.4%(8)
Other2.5%(51)
Diversity Score52.4%(1,054)
52
−9%vs 2021
vs 57 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.5%
+2.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 18.1% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.8%
+0.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 94.9% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
10.4%
+0.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 9.9% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.8 min
−32%vs 2021
vs 29.3 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
90.7%
+0.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 90.6% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

5.7%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 5.7% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
60.7%
+2.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 58.3% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
32.0%
+4.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 27.6% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

51.0%
−3.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 54.1% in 2021
49.0%
+3.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 45.9% in 2021
1.9%
−0.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.2% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
0.2%
−2.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.2% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in South River, New Mexico?

South River, New Mexico has about 2,011 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South River, New Mexico earns about $72,000 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 $191,400, and the typical rent is about $777 a month.

How educated are people in South River, New Mexico?

About 20.5% 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 7.9% 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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