San Miguel County, NM

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2021 Population

27,357

0.686% 1-year decline

US Senator

Martin Heinrich

Democratic Party

US Senator

Ben Ray Luján

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

44.7

0.224% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

24.9%

3.37% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$36,492

12.9% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$143,800

3.98% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

10,344

1.91% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, San Miguel County, NM had a population of 27.4k people with a median age of 44.7 and a median household income of $36,492. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of San Miguel County, NM declined from 27,546 to 27,357, a −0.686% decrease and its median household income grew from $32,310 to $36,492, a 12.9% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in San Miguel County, NM are White (Hispanic) (41.8%), Other (Hispanic) (25.6%), White (Non-Hispanic) (16.6%), Two+ (Hispanic) (9.49%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.64%).

None of the households in San Miguel County, NM reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.4% of the residents in San Miguel County, NM are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in San Miguel County, NM are New Mexico Highlands University (768 degrees awarded in 2021) and Luna Community College (153 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in San Miguel County, NM was $143,800, and the homeownership rate was 71%.

Most people in San Miguel County, NM drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.9 minutes. The average car ownership in San Miguel County, NM was 2 cars per household.

San Miguel County, NM borders Guadalupe County, NM, Harding County, NM, Mora County, NM, Quay County, NM, Santa Fe County, NM, and Torrance County, NM.

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Population & Diversity

San Miguel County, NM is home to a population of 27.4k people, from which 98.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.03% of San Miguel County, NM residents were born outside of the country (829 people).

In 2021, there were 1.63 times more White (Hispanic) residents (11.4k people) in San Miguel County, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.01k Other (Hispanic) and 4.54k White (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.4%

2021 Citizenship

97.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.4% of San Miguel County, NM residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in San Miguel County, NM was 97.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in San Miguel County, NM compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in San Miguel County, NM

White (Hispanic)
11.4k ± 995
Other (Hispanic)
7.01k ± 953
White (Non-Hispanic)
4.54k ± 202

77.9%

Hispanic Population

21.3k people

77.9% of the people in San Miguel County, NM are hispanic (21.3k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in San Miguel County, NM as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for New Mexico.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
129,550 ± 8,561 people
Philippines
5,729 ± 1,856 people
Germany
4,401 ± 1,627 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New Mexico was Mexico, the natal country of 129,550 New Mexico residents, followed by Philippines with 5,729 and Germany with 4,401.

Foreign-Born Population

3.03%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

829 people

3.56%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

982 people

As of 2021, 3.03% of San Miguel County, NM residents (829 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in San Miguel County, NM was 3.56%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in San Miguel County, NM compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
860 ± 211
Gulf War (1990s)
207 ± 101
Gulf War (2001-)
192 ± 85

San Miguel County, NM has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 4.15 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of San Miguel County, NM employs 10.3k people. The largest industries in San Miguel County, NM are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,270 people), Educational Services (1,666 people), and Public Administration (1,258 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($79,750), Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($52,679), and Public Administration ($46,609).

Males in New Mexico have an average income that is 1.28 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,045. The income inequality in New Mexico (measured using the Gini index) is 0.46, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

10.3k

2021 Value

± 890

−1.91%

1 Year decline

± 12.4%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in San Miguel County, NM declined at a rate of −1.91%, from 10.5k employees to 10.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in San Miguel County, NM, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,202 people), Management Occupations (1,010 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (879 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of San Miguel County, NM.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New Mexico (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

10.3k

2021 Value

± 890

−1.91%

1 Year decline

± 12.4%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in San Miguel County, NM declined at a rate of −1.91%, from 10.5k employees to 10.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in San Miguel County, NM, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,270 people), Educational Services (1,666 people), and Public Administration (1,258 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of San Miguel County, NM, though some of these residents may live in San Miguel County, NM and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$28,078

Median earning men ± $4,419

$24,071

Median earning women ± $4,404

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($66,818), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($53,186), and Public Administration ($46,750).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($105,034), Public Administration ($46,594), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($42,629).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in New Mexico. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New Mexico.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

245
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
133
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
99
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$121k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$25.3k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
$22.9k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from New Mexico to other states, or from other states to New Mexico.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound New Mexico product (by dollars) was Electronics with $16.8B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($13.8B) and Crude petroleum ($12.8B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound New Mexico products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$79.7B

2020 Value in New Mexico

$117B

Projected 2050 Value in New Mexico

46.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound New Mexico trade was $79.7B. This is expected to increase 46.3% to $117B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound New Mexico trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from New Mexico to other states, or from other states to New Mexico.

Most Common Trade Partners

Texas
$22.3B
Arizona
$6.67B
Louisiana
$4.69B

In 2020, the top outbound New Mexico domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $22.3B, followed by Arizona with $6.67B and Louisiana and $4.69B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that New Mexico shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in San Miguel County, NM went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 68.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (29.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.997%).

Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján are the senators currently representing the state of New Mexico. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New Mexico is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (68.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (29.7%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.997%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in San Miguel County, NM for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New Mexico

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Martin Heinrich

Senator from New Mexico

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Ben Ray Luján

Senator from New Mexico

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján are the senators currently representing New Mexico.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New Mexico over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from New Mexico

New Mexico is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New Mexico have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in San Miguel County, NM awarded 921 degrees. The student population of San Miguel County, NM in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,118 male students and 2,348 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in San Miguel County, NM are Hispanic or Latino (544 and 60.9%), followed by White (204 and 22.8%), American Indian or Alaska Native (72 and 8.05%), and Black or African American (32 and 3.58%).

The largest universities in San Miguel County, NM by number of degrees awarded are New Mexico Highlands University (768 and 83.4%) and Luna Community College (153 and 16.6%).

The most popular majors in San Miguel County, NM are Clinical Social Work (213 and 23.1%), General Business Administration & Management (125 and 13.6%), and Elementary Education & Teaching (52 and 5.65%).

The median tuition cost in San Miguel County, NM for a public four year colleges is $4,758 for in-state students and $9,414 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 3,466 students enrolled in San Miguel County, NM, 32.3% men and 67.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 2,056 records, of which 69.4% were women and 30.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Clinical Social Work
81 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
50 degrees awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
37 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in San Miguel County, NM was Clinical Social Work with 81 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in San Miguel County, NM according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

New Mexico Highlands University
768 degrees awarded
Luna Community College
153 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was New Mexico Highlands University with 768 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 249 men were awarded degrees from institutions in San Miguel County, NM, which is 0.371 times less than the 672 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 544 degrees mean that there were 2.67 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 204 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 4-year or above ($4,758) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,118) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,250) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.978% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.849% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (447k), Some college (401k), and Secondary Education (262k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in San Miguel County, NM was $143,800 in 2021, which is 0.587 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $138,300 to $143,800, a 3.98% increase. The homeownership rate in San Miguel County, NM is 71%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in San Miguel County, NM have an average commute time of 20.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in San Miguel County, NM is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in San Miguel County, NM is $36,492. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in San Miguel County, NM was Census Tract 9574 with a value of $35,825, followed by Census Tract 9572 and Census Tract 9578, with respective values of $35,000 and $34,512.

In 2022, 19.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in San Miguel County, NM. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 2.11%.

Housing

Property

$143,800

Median Property Value 2021

±$16,009

$8,130

Median Property Taxes

±$683

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In San Miguel County, NM the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in San Miguel County, NM compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

71%

Homeownership

2021

64.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 71% of the housing units in San Miguel County, NM were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 69.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in San Miguel County, NM compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9574
Census Tract 9572
Census Tract 9578

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in San Miguel County, NM was Census Tract 9574 with a value of $35,825, followed by Census Tract 9572 and Census Tract 9578, with respective values of $35,000 and $34,512.

The following map shows all of the tracts in San Miguel County, NM colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$36,492

Median Household Income

± $4,054

11.5k

Number of Households

± 854

In 2021, the median household income of the 11.5k households in San Miguel County, NM grew to $36,492 from the previous year's value of $32,310.

The following chart displays the households in San Miguel County, NM distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for San Miguel County, NM is from New Mexico.

0.46

2021 Wage GINI in New Mexico

0.461

2020 Wage GINI in New Mexico

In 2021, the income inequality in New Mexico was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.346% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for New Mexico was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in New Mexico in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in New Mexico across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (72.2%)
Carpooled (12.1%)
Worked At Home (9.8%)

In 2021, 72.2% of workers in San Miguel County, NM drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.1%) and those who worked at home (9.8%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

20.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in San Miguel County, NM have a shorter commute time (20.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.29% of the workforce in San Miguel County, NM have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in San Miguel County, NM compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in San Miguel County, NM distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in San Miguel County, NM have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 19.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in San Miguel County, NM. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 2.11%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

24.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in San Miguel County, NM (6.44k out of 25.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Males 35 - 44 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in San Miguel County, NM is Hispanic, followed by White and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 25.5% of the children was living in poverty in San Miguel County, NM. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 10.2%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 480 in San Miguel County, NM. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 480 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

94.6% of the population of San Miguel County, NM has health coverage, with 27.2% on employee plans, 37.4% on Medicaid, 14.7% on Medicare, 13.7% on non-group plans, and 1.63% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in San Miguel County, NM see 2273 patients per year on average, which represents a 15.3% increase from the previous year (1971 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1810 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 95 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,273 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in San Miguel County, NM

Primary care physicians in San Miguel County, NM see an average of 2,273 patients per year. This represents a 15.3% increase from the previous year (1,971 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in San Miguel County, NM in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.1% under 18 years, 19.1% between 18 and 34 years, 39% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.35%

Uninsured

27.2%

Employer Coverage

37.4%

Medicaid

14.7%

Medicare

13.7%

Non-Group

1.63%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in San Miguel County, NM grew by 18.7% from 4.51% to 5.35%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in San Miguel County, NM changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 65.8 in San Miguel County, NM.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in San Miguel County, NM.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 33.3% in San Miguel County, NM.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in San Miguel County, NM.

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