San Jon, New Mexico Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 102, San Jon'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 Jon is a small community located in New Mexico, within Quay County. The total population is 102. It ranks as the 416th most populous out of 495 Census-designated places in New Mexico.

Age Demographics

The median age in San Jon is 47.8 years. This is 21% higher than the state median of 39.4 years. With 31.4% of the population under 18, San Jon has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 10.8% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The poverty rate stands at 36.3%. This is 103% 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 Jon, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 93.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 33% higher than the state average of 70.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in San Jon is White (non-Hispanic), making up 59.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 23.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (59.8% vs 36.0%). The Hispanic or Latino population (23.5%) is well below the state average of 48.4%.

Education

7.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 77% 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 82.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for San Jon, 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.