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Sheep Springs

County:
San Juan County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
5.126
State:
New Mexico

Sheep Springs is a CDP located in San Juan County, New Mexico. Sheep Springs has a 2026 population of 398. Sheep Springs is currently growing at a rate of 2.58% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in Sheep Springs is $30,625 with a poverty rate of 36.11%. The median age in Sheep Springs is 28.7 years: 30.4 years for males, and 25.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 115.6 males.

398
Total Population
78
Density (mi²)
10 2.58%
Growth

Sheep Springs Population

Sheep Springs Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026398102.58%
202538892.37%

Median Age

Overall: 28.7 years
Female: 25.6 years
Male: 30.4 years

Sheep Springs Adults

There are 245 adults, (20 of whom are seniors) in Sheep Springs.

Sex Ratio

Female: 167 (46.4%)
Male: 193 (53.6%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Sheep Springs includes 99.44% Native American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Native American35899.44%
Two or more races20.56%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Native American82.22%
Two or more races20.56%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Native American35097.22%

Sheep Springs Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Sheep Springs ' average per capita income is $33,000. Household income levels show a median of $30,625. The poverty rate stands at 36.11%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Families$30,750$39,848
Households$30,625$38,669
Non Families$21,500$23,556
Married Families--

$33,000

Average Income

$30,625

Median Household Income

36.11%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)