Jal is a city located in Lea County New Mexico. Jal has a 2024 population of 2,073. Jal is currently declining at a rate of -1.52% annually and its population has decreased by -5.73% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,199 in 2020.
The average household income in Jal is $64,947 with a poverty rate of 26.04%. The median age in Jal is 39.5 years: 40.9 years for males, and 34.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Jal was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,712 | 75.82% |
| Two or more races | 394 | 17.45% |
| Other race | 86 | 3.81% |
| Black or African American | 47 | 2.08% |
| Native American | 19 | 0.84% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 822 | 2.75 | 70.9 | 29.1 |
| Married | 406 | 2.99 | 89.2 | 10.8 |
| Non Family | 209 | 1.4 | 72.2 | 27.8 |
| Female | 186 | 3.64 | 26.3 | 73.7 |
| Male | 21 | 3.67 | 100 | 0 |
3.11
Average Family Size
2.75
Average Household Size
70.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 169 | 11.41% |
| Associates Degree | 72 | 4.86% |
| Bachelors Degree | 63 | 4.25% |
| Graduate Degree | 156 | 10.53% |
| High School Graduate | 372 | 25.12% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 339 | 22.89% |
| Some College | 310 | 20.93% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 743 | 639 | 204 |
| Hispanic | 719 | 334 | 15 |
| 2+ Races | 235 | 118 | 15 |
| Other Race | 56 | 56 | 0 |
| Native American | 19 | 0 | 0 |
| Black | 15 | 15 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 27.46%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $90,099 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $40,875 | $47,266 | $35,625 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $58,567 | $59,512 | $0 |
| Overall | $57,744 | $59,726 | $35,179 |
| Some College | $26,693 | $0 | $0 |
$57,744
Average Earnings
$59,726
Average Male
$35,179
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
53.33% of Jal residents speak only English, while 46.67% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 46.67% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,270 | 367 | 28.9% |
| White | 937 | 221 | 23.59% |
| Multiple | 394 | 78 | 19.8% |
| Other | 86 | 73 | 84.88% |
26.04%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.17%
Male Poverty Rate
35.45%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jal is Other, with 84.88% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jal is Multiple, with 19.8% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.62%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.81%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.15%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 25.92% |
| High School | 23.66% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.26% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 72.36% |
| Female Employed | 16.91% |
| Male Employed | 6.9% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,410 | $69,782 |
| Households | $56,731 | $64,947 |
| Married Families | $64,167 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $43,518 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.5%
Male Marriage Rate
41.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
76
Number of Veterans
64
Male Veterans
12
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 43 |
| Second Gulf War | 14 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 31 |
| 65 to 74 | 31 |
| 35 to 54 | 14 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43 | 3.4% |
| Native American | 19 | 100% |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 5.2% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 1.75% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.42%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.3%
Labor Force Participation
51%
Employment Rate
13.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
22.63%
Born in Jal
79.67%
Native Born
20.33%
Foreign Born
13.06%
Non Citizen
7.26%
Naturalized
79.67% of Jal residents were born in the United States, with 22.63% having been born in New Mexico. 13.06% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,917 | -31 | -1.59% |
| 2028 | 1,948 | -31 | -1.57% |
| 2027 | 1,979 | -32 | -1.59% |
| 2026 | 2,011 | -31 | -1.52% |
| 2025 | 2,042 | -31 | -1.5% |
| 2024 | 2,073 | -32 | -1.52% |
| 2023 | 2,105 | -6 | -0.28% |
| 2022 | 2,111 | -36 | -1.68% |
| 2021 | 2,147 | -52 | -2.36% |
| 2020 | 2,199 | 77 | 3.63% |
| 2019 | 2,122 | 37 | 1.77% |
| 2018 | 2,085 | 8 | 0.39% |
| 2017 | 2,077 | -56 | -2.63% |
| 2016 | 2,133 | -73 | -3.31% |
| 2015 | 2,206 | -4 | -0.18% |
| 2014 | 2,210 | 42 | 1.94% |
| 2013 | 2,168 | 68 | 3.24% |
| 2012 | 2,100 | 39 | 1.89% |
| 2011 | 2,061 | 13 | 0.63% |
| 2010 | 2,048 | 0 | 0% |