Jemez Springs, New Mexico Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 284, Jemez Springs'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

Jemez Springs is a small community located in New Mexico, within Sandoval County. The total population is 284. It ranks as the 320th most populous out of 495 Census-designated places in New Mexico.

Age Demographics

The median age in Jemez Springs is 55.2 years. This is 40% higher than the state median of 39.4 years. Only 4.9% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Jemez Springs is $87,917. This is 37% higher than the state median of $64,059. It is also 9% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 19.0%. This is 7% higher than the state poverty rate of 17.8%. The unemployment rate is 9.5%. This is 59% higher than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $248,700. Housing costs are about the same as the state median of $248,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Jemez Springs is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 89.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 27% higher than the state average of 70.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Jemez Springs is White (non-Hispanic), making up 49.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 37.3%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (7.0% vs 1.8%).

Education

31.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 2% 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 95.9%. Notably, 19.5% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Jemez Springs, 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.