San Miguel County, New Mexico Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for San Miguel County, New Mexico, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in San Miguel County, New Mexico. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in San Miguel County, New Mexico. The estimated population of San Miguel County, New Mexico is 27,357 people, with a median age of 44.7.

We can look at the total population in San Miguel County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
27,357
 -0.69% -3.00%
2020
27,546
 -0.69% -
2019
27,738
 -1.06% -
2018
28,034
 -0.6% -
2017
28,203
 - -

Population of San Miguel County, New Mexico by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
16.6%
18.1%
 -8.29%
Black/African American
1.3%
1%
 +30.00%
Native
1.1%
1.1%
 0.00%
Hispanic
77.9%
77.6%
 +0.39%
Asian
1%
0.7%
 +42.86%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.6%
1.4%
 +14.29%
Other
0.6%
0.1%
 +500.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of San Miguel County, New Mexico by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 44.7 +0.22% 44.1 +1.38% 45.3 +0.44%
2020 44.6 +1.36% 43.5 +4.82% 45.1 +0.22%
2019 44 +1.85% 41.5 +4.27% 45 +0.67%
2018 43.2 +0.7% 39.8 -2.69% 44.7 +0.9%
2017 42.9 - 40.9 - 44.3 -

The median age of San Miguel County, New Mexico gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,331 -9.38% 1,471 -5.73% 1,209 1,381
10 to 19 2,067 -17.55% 1,840 -15.97% 1,709 1,552
20 to 29 2,077 -16.74% 1,677 -1.82% 1,747 1,645
30 to 39 1,450 +21.03% 1,152 +24.17% 1,760 1,454
40 to 49 1,611 -21.35% 1,934 -21.37% 1,287 1,552
50 to 59 2,090 -10.48% 2,170 -12.97% 1,866 1,899
60 to 69 1,854 +17.33% 1,963 +12.81% 2,190 2,222
70+ 1,634 +13.42% 1,882 +7.27% 1,864 2,020

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of San Miguel County, New Mexico is $36,492.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for San Miguel County.

  • Under 25
    $17,273.00
  • 25 to 44
    $32,054.00
  • 45 to 64
    $45,540.00
  • 65 and over
    $32,994.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in San Miguel County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in San Miguel County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of San Miguel County, New Mexico is currently $53,784.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

1.27% of households in San Miguel County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of San Miguel County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    35.60%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    27.67%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    12.95%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    9.39%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    9.64%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.48%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.27%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in San Miguel County is $24,019.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of San Miguel County by the total population of San Miguel County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in San Miguel County, New Mexico, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in San Miguel County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    19.42%
  • Bachelor's degree
    26.35%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.73%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    41.10%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.40%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in San Miguel County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of San Miguel County over the age of 16 is 23,248.

Of those people, a total of 48.00% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in San Miguel County is 44.50%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,742 19.20% 22.70%
20 to 24 years 1,731 55.80% 11.90%
25 to 29 years 1,661 80.40% 5.80%
30 to 34 years 1,427 62.40% 12.70%
35 to 44 years 3,089 81.00% 6.10%
45 to 54 years 3,261 70.60% 6.50%
55 to 59 years 2,041 53.80% 3.60%
60 to 64 years 2,297 33.80% 9.30%
65 to 74 years 3,653 23.20% 1.10%
75 years and over 2,346 4.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in San Miguel County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 13,324 48.00% 7.10%
Black or African American 402 55.70% 2.70%
American Indian and Alaska Native 443 37.70% 1.80%
Asian 265 45.30% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 6,396 49.60% 8.10%
Two or more races 2,418 44.50% 7.90%
Hispanic or Latino 17,748 50.40% 7.60%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,165 36.70% 6.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in San Miguel County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in San Miguel County is 10,344, with median earnings of $26,738.00.

Women in San Miguel County, New Mexico earning approximately 85.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 10,344 $26,738.00
Male 5,071 $28,078.00
Female 5,273 $24,071.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,010 $62,847.00
Business and Financial 310 $50,444.00
Computer and Mathematical 135 $21,361.00
Architecture and Engineering 38 $53,000.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 139 $44,735.00
Community and Social Service 247 $31,283.00
Legal 41 $0.00
Educational and Library 879 $21,474.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 81 $13,162.00
Healthcare Practitioners 639 $28,649.00
Healthcare Support 758 $21,071.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 278 $32,736.00
Law Enforcement 110 $53,021.00
Food Preparation and Serving 627 $12,391.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 666 $23,775.00
Personal Care and Service 402 $6,071.00
Sales 589 $15,913.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,202 $34,139.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 176 $27,365.00
Construction and Extraction 774 $34,731.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 297 $19,298.00
Production 185 $31,420.00
Transportation and Material Moving 518 $26,686.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 483 $83,144.00 527 $49,525.00
Business and Financial 103 $58,518.00 207 $45,625.00
Computer and Mathematical 26 $0.00 109 $20,639.00
Architecture and Engineering 38 $53,000.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 57 $17,008.00 82 $76,071.00
Community and Social Service 35 $19,250.00 212 $31,333.00
Legal 22 $0.00 19 $0.00
Educational and Library 278 $9,388.00 601 $22,631.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 33 $13,456.00 48 $4,688.00
Healthcare Practitioners 293 $23,890.00 346 $48,846.00
Healthcare Support 168 $24,118.00 590 $20,744.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 260 $32,948.00 18 $0.00
Law Enforcement 53 $53,920.00 57 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 255 $11,266.00 372 $14,362.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 505 $23,913.00 161 $19,607.00
Personal Care and Service 121 $13,105.00 281 $4,217.00
Sales 174 $29,900.00 415 $10,907.00
Office and Administrative Support 195 $33,028.00 1,007 $35,148.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 176 $27,365.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 774 $34,731.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 297 $19,298.00 0 $0.00
Production 138 $45,222.00 47 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 456 $27,101.00 62 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 11,451 households in San Miguel County, with an average household size of 2.25 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 6,325 families in San Miguel County with an average family size of 2.96 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,740 724 1,861 5,126
Average Household Size 3.03 3.86 3.14 1.15
Total Families 3,740 724 1,861 0
Average Household Size 2.93 3.23 2.92 0

Poverty

Of the 6,325 families in San Miguel County, 20.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in San Miguel County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 14,892 housing units in San Miguel County, New Mexico.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 11,451 76.89%
Vacant 3,441 23.11%

19.03% of the total 14,892 housing units in San Miguel County are rental units. This is approximately 2,834 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 8,130 are occupied by the owner - or 54.59% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in San Miguel County is $641.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in San Miguel County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    487
  • Less than $500
    782
  • $500 to $999
    1,540
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    485
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    27
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in San Miguel County is $143,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in San Miguel County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    1,620
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,342
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,232
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,633
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,231
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    804
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    189
  • $1,000,000 or more
    79

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in San Miguel County. The chart below shows the number of properties in San Miguel County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    2,289
  • 1940 to 1949
    472
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,098
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,346
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,451
  • 1980 to 1989
    2,319
  • 1990 to 1999
    2,902
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,637
  • 2010 to 2013
    378
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in San Miguel County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    802
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,276
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,087
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    3,286

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in San Miguel County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in San Miguel County that commute to work in a particular way.

20.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in San Miguel County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    922
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    2,330
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,561
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,301
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    720
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    113
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    605
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    67
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    94
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    600
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    516
  • 90 or more minutes
    300

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for San Miguel County, New Mexico in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in San Miguel County, New Mexico

We have data for 18 places in San Miguel County, New Mexico. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.