Nenahnezad, New Mexico Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 406, Nenahnezad'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

Nenahnezad is a small community located in New Mexico, within San Juan County. The total population is 406. It ranks as the 280th most populous out of 495 Census-designated places in New Mexico.

Age Demographics

The median age in Nenahnezad is 39.3 years. This is about the same as the state median of 39.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Nenahnezad is $37,361. This is 42% lower than the state median of $64,059. It is also 54% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 38.9%. This is 118% higher than the state poverty rate of 17.8%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 16.6%. This is 178% higher than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $68,400. Housing costs are 72% lower than the state median of $248,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Nenahnezad is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 93.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 34% higher than the state average of 70.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Nenahnezad is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 36.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 48.4%.

Education

2.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 92% 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 78.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Nenahnezad, 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.