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South River

County:
San Juan County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
8.533
State:
New Mexico

South River is a CDP located in San Juan County, New Mexico. South River has a 2026 population of 1,962. South River is currently growing at a rate of 6.69% 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 South River is $68,668 with a poverty rate of 13.71%. The median age in South River is 49.3 years: 50.5 years for males, and 46.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 110.5 males.

2K
Total Population
230
Density (mi²)
123 6.69%
Growth

South River Population

South River Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,9621236.69%
20251,8391227.11%

Median Age

Overall: 49.3 years
Female: 46.7 years
Male: 50.5 years

South River Adults

There are 1,554 adults, (428 of whom are seniors) in South River.

Sex Ratio

Female: 860 (47.5%)
Male: 950 (52.5%)

Demographics

The racial composition of South River includes 74.48% White, 12.98% Black or African American, 4.97% Native American, 3.98% other race, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,34874.48%
Black or African American23512.98%
Native American904.97%
Other race723.98%
Two or more races653.59%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1719.45%
Other race723.98%
Two or more races522.87%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,17765.03%
Black or African American23512.98%
Native American904.97%
Two or more races130.72%

South River Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

South River 's average per capita income is $32,011. Household income levels show a median of $68,668. The poverty rate stands at 13.71%.

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
Married Families$88,438-
Families$86,250$102,058
Households$68,668$92,110
Non Families$38,450$57,893

$32,011

Average Income

$68,668

Median Household Income

13.71%

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)