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San Miguel County

New Mexico · 27,201 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 $32,310. Population has declined 10% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $138,300. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 25.7% is well above the national figure. 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 44.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% 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
27,201
−10%since 2000
from 30,126 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 6 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.3
+26%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
25K27K28K29K31K1990201020202024San Miguel County
202427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,310
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,524 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,678
+71%since 2000
from $13,268 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 24.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade1.7%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$138,300
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$651
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $430 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
29.6% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+38%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic20%(5,447)
Black1%(264)
Hispanic / Latino75.3%(20,490)
Asian0.5%(132)
Other2.9%(796)
Diversity Score48.5%(13,201)
Segregation Score17.8%(4,846)
Diversity Score
49
+18%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
18
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 21.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.3%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+8%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 10.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 52.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.9%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.5%
−78.3 ptssince 2013
from 82.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

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

San Miguel County, New Mexico has about 27,201 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in San Miguel County, New Mexico earns about $32,310 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 $138,300, and the typical rent is about $651 a month.

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

About 22.0% 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 25.7% of people in San Miguel County, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has San Miguel County, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, San Miguel County, New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,458 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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