Sandoval County, New Mexico
Located in New Mexico, Sandoval County has a population of 153,604 residents and a median age of 41.3 years, making it the #451 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 10.0%. The median home value is $313,800, and the median household income is $86,636, which is 15% above the national median.
Demographics
Sandoval County has a population of 153,604, making it the #451 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.3 years, which is 6.2% above the national median.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Nativity
Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
The median household income in Sandoval County is $86,636, ranking #385 out of 3,222 counties — 15.3% above the national median. The poverty rate is 10.0% and unemployment stands at 5.1%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
Housing
The median home value in Sandoval County is $313,800 (+11.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,427/mo and the homeownership rate is 83.5%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Sandoval County, 33.8% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 0.2% above the national average, ranking #532 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Sandoval County is 76.8 years. 19.4% of adults report poor or fair health and 7.9% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
16.3% of adults in Sandoval County smoke , 31.1% are obese , and 20.2% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 27.3 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Sandoval County is 6.5 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 24.1 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 15.9 per 100,000.
Homicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
16.0% of children in Sandoval County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 5.1 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 11.3 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Sandoval County is 70.5%. The mean commute time is 33.2 min, which is 20.2% above the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
Mean Commute Time Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Sandoval County voted Democratic with a margin of 5.8%. The vote was 51.8% Dem / 46% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 2.6 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
About Sandoval County, New Mexico
Sandoval County, New Mexico has a total population of 153,604, making it the 451st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Sandoval County is 41.3 years, which is 6.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Sandoval County is $86,636, which ranks #385 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 15.3% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.0%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1%.
The median home value in Sandoval County is $313,800, 11.3% above the national median. Renters in Sandoval County pay a median gross rent of $1,427 per month. The homeownership rate is 83.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Sandoval County, 33.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 0.2% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 33.2 min.
Sandoval County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 40.9% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (40.0%) and American Indian (non-Hispanic) (11.0%).
All data for Sandoval 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.