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

A note before these figures: with a population of 776, San Jose (Rio Arriba 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 Jose (Rio Arriba County) is a small community located in New Mexico, within Rio Arriba County. The total population is 776. It ranks as the 185th most populous out of 495 Census-designated places in New Mexico.

Age Demographics

The median age in San Jose (Rio Arriba County) is 35.2 years. This is 11% lower than the state median of 39.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in San Jose (Rio Arriba County) is $80,179. This is 25% higher than the state median of $64,059. It is also about the same as the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.3%. This is 20% lower than the state poverty rate of 17.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.5%. This is 9% lower than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $254,900. Housing costs are 3% higher than the state median of $248,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 77.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 70.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in San Jose (Rio Arriba County) is Hispanic or Latino, making up 77.6% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 19.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (77.6% vs 48.4%).

Education

34.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 11% 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 91.8%. Notably, 20.2% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for San Jose (Rio Arriba 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.