Jaconita, New Mexico Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 268, Jaconita'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

Jaconita is a small community located in New Mexico, within Santa Fe County. The total population is 268. It ranks as the 330th most populous out of 495 Census-designated places in New Mexico.

Age Demographics

The median age in Jaconita is 63.1 years. This is 60% higher than the state median of 39.4 years. Only 6.7% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 10.4% 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 Jaconita is $101,250. This is 58% higher than the state median of $64,059. It is also 25% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.3%. This is 64% lower than the state poverty rate of 17.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.3%. This is 45% lower than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $244,400. Housing costs are 1% lower than the state median of $248,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Jaconita is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 93.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 34% higher than the state average of 70.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Jaconita is Hispanic or Latino, making up 55.6% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 31.3%.

Education

40.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 30% higher 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 95.8%. Notably, 15.5% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Jaconita, 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.