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Sandoval County

New Mexico · 148,834 residents · 3,710.194 sq mi
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Sandoval County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,071. The county has grown rapidly, with population up 66% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $211,700. Households here earn about 27% more than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
148,834
+66%since 2000
from 89,908 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
40 / sq mi
+66%since 2000
from 24 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.2
+17%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
54K81K108K136K163K1990201020202024Sandoval County
2024154K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,071
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,949 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,273
+58%since 2000
from $19,174 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.1%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$211,700
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $111,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,114
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $726 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
18.1% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+31%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic50.3%(45,227)
Black1.6%(1,418)
Hispanic / Latino29.4%(26,437)
Asian1%(857)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.2%(55,912)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic42.6%(63,426)
Black1.9%(2,823)
Hispanic / Latino38.7%(57,617)
Asian1.6%(2,320)
Other14.1%(21,050)
Diversity Score80%(119,112)
Segregation Score24.7%(36,833)
Diversity Score
80
+29%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
25
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 24.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.4 min
+45%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 63.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.9%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
50.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
5.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.9%
−77.6 ptssince 2013
from 85.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sandoval County, New Mexico?

Sandoval County, New Mexico has about 148,834 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sandoval County, New Mexico earns about $65,071 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sandoval County, New Mexico expensive?

In Sandoval County, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $211,700, and the typical rent is about $1,114 a month.

How educated are people in Sandoval County, New Mexico?

About 31.0% of adults age 25 and over in Sandoval County, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sandoval County, New Mexico?

About 12.1% of people in Sandoval County, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sandoval County, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Sandoval County, New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 85,515 residents, a change of about 135 percent over that period.

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