San Jose CDP (Rio Arriba County), New Mexico Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

San Jose CDP (Rio Arriba County) is a small community located in New Mexico. The total population is 739. It ranks as the 193rd most populous out of 492 cities and towns in New Mexico.

Age Demographics

The median age in San Jose CDP (Rio Arriba County) is 39.6 years. This is 1% higher than the state median of 39.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in San Jose CDP (Rio Arriba County) is $57,019. This is 8% lower than the state median of $62,125. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 27% lower. The poverty rate stands at 21.2%. This is 17% higher than the state poverty rate of 18.1%. 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 6.4%. This is 7% higher than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $250,400. Housing costs are 8% higher than the state median of $232,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.4x. 74.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

San Jose CDP (Rio Arriba County) has a predominantly Hispanic or Latino population, comprising 85.9% of all residents. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 10.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (10.8%) is well below the state average of 36.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (85.9% vs 48.1%).

Education

25.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 15% lower than the state rate of 30.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for San Jose CDP (Rio Arriba County), New Mexico is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against New Mexico state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 492 Census-designated places in New Mexico. For official data, visit data.census.gov.