San Miguel County, New Mexico
Located in New Mexico, San Miguel County has a population of 26,850 residents and a median age of 47.2 years, making it the #1,586 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 24.4%. The median home value is $188,500, and the median household income is $49,431, which is 34% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
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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Housing
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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Education
In San Miguel County, 26.5% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 21.4% below the national average, ranking #1,054 out of 3,222 counties.
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Life expectancy in San Miguel County is 74.1 years. 21.5% of adults report poor or fair health and 8.6% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
13.6% of adults in San Miguel County smoke , 35.1% are obese , and 16.2% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 72.6 per 100,000.
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Safety
The homicide rate in San Miguel County is 13.6 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 23.7 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 18.8 per 100,000.
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Families & Children
30.0% of children in San Miguel County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 22.1 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
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Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in San Miguel County is 52.6%. The mean commute time is 25.2 min, which is 8.5% below the national average.
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In the 2024 presidential election, San Miguel County voted Democratic with a margin of 27.9%. The vote was 62.9% Dem / 35% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 10.8 toward Republicans .
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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.