San Antonito (Bernalillo County), New Mexico Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 688, San Antonito (Bernalillo County)'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

San Antonito (Bernalillo County) is a small community located in New Mexico, within Bernalillo County. The total population is 688. It ranks as the 202nd most populous out of 495 Census-designated places in New Mexico.

Age Demographics

The median age in San Antonito (Bernalillo County) is 62.5 years. This is 59% higher than the state median of 39.4 years. Only 11.1% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in San Antonito (Bernalillo County) is $51,898. This is 19% lower than the state median of $64,059. It is also 36% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 31.4%. This is 76% 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 survey records no unemployed residents in San Antonito (Bernalillo County), which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $370,700. Housing costs are 49% higher than the state median of $248,100. The home-value-to-income ratio of 7.1x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 81.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 70.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in San Antonito (Bernalillo County) is White (non-Hispanic), making up 68.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 22.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (68.3% vs 36.0%). The Hispanic or Latino population (22.1%) is well below the state average of 48.4%.

Education

41.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 35% higher than the state rate of 31.0%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample. Notably, 21.1% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for San Antonito (Bernalillo County), 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.