COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

San Miguel County

New Mexico · 25,743 residents · 4,721.515 sq mi

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San Miguel County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,885. Population has declined 15% since 2000. Median home value is $48,700. The poverty rate of 30.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Younger

median age 30.6

US median: 33.0

Less educated

16% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 22%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

25,743

−15%vs 2000

vs 30,126 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

5 / sq mi

−15%vs 2000

vs 6 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

30.6

−13%vs 2000

vs 35.1 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

202427K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$17,885

−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $26,524 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$8,149

−39%vs 2000

vs $13,268 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

30.2%

+5.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 24.4% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$48,700

−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $82,400 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$270

−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $430 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

72.0%

−1.1 ptsvs 2000

vs 73.1% in 2000

28.0% rent

Afford Score

2.7

−12%vs 2000

vs 3.1 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic18.9%(5,690)

Black0.6%(185)

Hispanic / Latino78%(23,487)

Asian0.4%(130)

Other0%

Diversity Score41.1%(12,370)

1990

White, non-Hispanic63.9%(16,442)

Black0.7%(176)

Hispanic / Latino80%(20,592)

Asian0.7%(190)

Other34.7%(8,935)

Diversity Score79.9%(20,574)

Diversity Score

+95%vs 2000

vs 41 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

16.2%

−5.0 ptsvs 2000

vs 21.2% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

68.4%

−6.1 ptsvs 2000

vs 74.5% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

8.0%

−1.0 ptsvs 2000

vs 9.0% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

19.0 min

+3%vs 2000

vs 18.4 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Miguel County, New Mexico?

San Miguel County, New Mexico has about 25,743 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in San Miguel County, New Mexico earns about $17,885 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is San Miguel County, New Mexico expensive?

In San Miguel County, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $48,700, and the typical rent is about $270 a month.

How educated are people in San Miguel County, New Mexico?

About 16.2% of adults age 25 and over in San Miguel County, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in San Miguel County, New Mexico?

About 30.2% of people in San Miguel County, 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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