Beclabito, New Mexico Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 212, Beclabito's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Beclabito is a small community located in New Mexico, within San Juan County. The total population is 212. It ranks as the 356th most populous out of 495 Census-designated places in New Mexico.

Age Demographics

The median age in Beclabito is 44.5 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 39.4 years. Only 13.7% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 12.7% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Beclabito is $61,563. This is 4% lower than the state median of $64,059. It is also 24% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.5%. This is 58% lower than the state poverty rate of 17.8%. The unemployment rate is 9.6%. This is 62% higher than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $106,800. Housing costs are 57% lower than the state median of $248,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Beclabito is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 94.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 35% higher than the state average of 70.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Beclabito is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.2%) is well below the state average of 48.4%.

Education

16.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 47% lower than the state rate of 31.0%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Beclabito, New Mexico is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against New Mexico state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 495 Census-designated places in New Mexico. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.