San Miguel County, New Mexico
NM · FIPS 35047 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 26,850 | — | #1,586 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $49,431 | -34.2% | #2,801 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 47.2 years | +21.3% | #446 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $188,500 | -33.1% | #1,540 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $823 | -29.2% | #1,935 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 24.4% | +93.7% | #2,968 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
San Miguel County has a population of 26,850, making it the #1,586 most populous county in the US. The median age is 47.2 years, which is 21.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in San Miguel County is $49,431, ranking #2,801 out of 3,222 counties — 34.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 24.4% and unemployment stands at 4.8%.
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The median home value in San Miguel County is $188,500 (-33.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $823/mo and the homeownership rate is 73.1%.
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92.9% of residents in San Miguel County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.3% above the national rate.
About San Miguel County, New Mexico
San Miguel County, New Mexico has a total population of 26,850, making it the 1,586th most populous county in the United States. The median age in San Miguel County is 47.2 years, which is 21.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in San Miguel County is $49,431, which ranks #2,801 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 34.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 24.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8%.
The median home value in San Miguel County is $188,500, 33.1% below the national median. Renters in San Miguel County pay a median gross rent of $823 per month. The homeownership rate is 73.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In San Miguel County, 26.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 21.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.2 min.
San Miguel County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Hispanic or Latino at 75.2% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (17.6%) and Two or More Races (3.1%).
All data for San Miguel County, New Mexico comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.