San Miguel County, New Mexico Population 2022
San Miguel County, New Mexico's estimated population is 26,668 with a growth rate of -0.76% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. San Miguel County, New Mexico is the 16th largest county in New Mexico. The 2010 Population was 29,393 and has seen a growth of -9.27% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 7,074 | 0.00% | |
| 1860 | 13,714 | 6,640 | 93.86% |
| 1870 | 16,058 | 2,344 | 17.09% |
| 1880 | 20,638 | 4,580 | 28.52% |
| 1890 | 24,204 | 3,566 | 17.28% |
| 1900 | 22,053 | -2,151 | -8.89% |
| 1910 | 22,930 | 877 | 3.98% |
| 1920 | 22,867 | -63 | -0.27% |
| 1930 | 23,636 | 769 | 3.36% |
| 1940 | 27,910 | 4,274 | 18.08% |
| 1950 | 26,512 | -1,398 | -5.01% |
| 1960 | 23,468 | -3,044 | -11.48% |
| 1970 | 21,951 | -1,517 | -6.46% |
| 1980 | 22,751 | 800 | 3.64% |
| 1990 | 25,743 | 2,992 | 13.15% |
| 2010 | 29,393 | 3,650 | 14.18% |
| 2011 | 29,352 | -41 | -0.14% |
| 2012 | 29,091 | -261 | -0.89% |
| 2013 | 28,819 | -272 | -0.93% |
| 2014 | 28,493 | -326 | -1.13% |
| 2015 | 28,215 | -278 | -0.98% |
| 2016 | 28,005 | -210 | -0.74% |
| 2017 | 27,715 | -290 | -1.04% |
| 2018 | 27,480 | -235 | -0.85% |
| 2019 | 27,277 | -203 | -0.74% |
| 2020 | 27,074 | -203 | -0.74% |
| 2021 | 26,871 | -203 | -0.75% |
| 2022 | 26,668 | -203 | -0.76% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,117 | 58.51% |
| Black or African American | 404 | 1.47% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 453 | 1.64% |
| Asian | 354 | 1.29% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 46 | 0.17% |
| Some Other Race | 8,147 | 29.58% |
| Two or More Races | 2,025 | 7.35% |
San Miguel County, New Mexico Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 11,942 | 2.17 | 69.9 |
| Married | 3,953 | 2.95 | 91.6 |
| Male | 780 | 3.4 | 80.8 |
| Female | 1,871 | 2.98 | 58.5 |
| Non Family | 5,338 | 1.13 | 56.4 |
2.82
Average Family Size
2.17
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,193 | 6.05% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,104 | 10.67% |
| High School Graduate | 4,957 | 25.14% |
| Some College | 5,274 | 26.75% |
| Associates Degree | 1,845 | 9.36% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,198 | 11.15% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,148 | 10.89% |
San Miguel County, New Mexico Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 159 | 159 | 130 |
| White | 3,876 | 3,651 | 1,429 |
| Asian | 200 | 152 | 69 |
| 2+ Races | 1,249 | 1,023 | 370 |
| Hispanic | 15,070 | 12,162 | 2,680 |
| Native American | 340 | 265 | 56 |
| Other Race | 6,305 | 4,903 | 699 |
| Islander | 36 | 36 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 81.76%.
$26,792
Average Earnings
$27,922
Average Male
$25,388
Average Female
San Miguel County, New Mexico Language by Age
San Miguel County, New Mexico Language
44.58% of San Miguel County, New Mexico residents speak only English, while 55.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 52.80% of the population.
San Miguel County, New Mexico Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 352 | 136 | 38.64% |
| Hispanic | 20,802 | 6,051 | 29.09% |
| Multiple | 1,931 | 508 | 26.31% |
| Black | 193 | 27 | 13.99% |
| White | 4,209 | 498 | 11.83% |
| Other | 2,486 | NaN% |
25.73%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.44%
Male Poverty Rate
26.96%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in San Miguel County, New Mexico
The race most likely to be in poverty in San Miguel County, New Mexico is Native, with 38.64% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in San Miguel County, New Mexico is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.24%. Among those working part-time, it was 32.14%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.45%.
San Miguel County, New Mexico Marital Status
Marriage Rates
35.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.1%
Male Marriage Rate
37.1%
Female Marriage Rate
San Miguel County, New Mexico Married by Age and Sex
San Miguel County, New Mexico Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
San Miguel County, New Mexico Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,177 | 9.00% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.45% |
| Other Race | 419 | 6.02% |
| 2+ Races | 160 | 11.72% |
| Hispanic | 1,136 | 6.62% |
San Miguel County, New Mexico Veterans by Education
5.28%
Veteran Poverty Rate
48.77%
Veteran Disability Rate
47.8%
Labor Force Participation
45.1%
Employment Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
73.86%
Born in San Miguel County, New Mexico
96.44%
Native Born
3.56%
Foreign Born
2.10%
Non Citizen
1.47%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.44% of San Miguel County, New Mexico residents were born in the United States, with 73.86% having been born in New Mexico. 2.10% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990