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 2025 population of 1,980. South River is currently growing at a rate of 7.14% annually but its population has decreased by -11.92% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,248 in 2020.

The average household income in South River is $89,733 with a poverty rate of 14.64%.The median age in South River is 56.5 years: 55.6 years for males, and 57.5 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of South River includes 73.34% White, 10.54% Black or African American, 9.6% Native American, 3.26% other race, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	1,169	73.34%
Black or African American	168	10.54%
Native American	153	9.6%
Other race	52	3.26%
Two or more races	52	3.26%

South River Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

South River's average per capita income is $30,030. Household income levels show a median of $56,307. The poverty rate stands at 14.64%.

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	$66,813	-
Families	$60,125	$95,930
Households	$56,307	$89,733
Non Families	$26,042	$58,748

$30,030

Average Income

$56,307

Median Household Income

14.64%

Poverty Rate