San Miguel County, New Mexico Demographics 2026

Name: San Miguel County, New Mexico Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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San Miguel County, New Mexico has a population of 26,850, the 16th most populous county in New Mexico. The median household income is $49,431 and the median home value is $188,500. The poverty rate is 24.4%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

San Miguel County Quick Facts

Population 26,850

Median Household Income $49,431

Median Home Value $188,500

Poverty Rate 24.4%

Unemployment Rate 4.8%

Median Age 47.2 years

Homeownership Rate 73.1%

Affordability Ratio 3.8x

Bachelor's Degree+ 26.5%

High School Graduation 86.5%

Cities/Places 15

Population 26,850 16th of 33

Median Income $49,431 23% lower than state

Poverty Rate 24.4%

Unemployment 4.8%

How San Miguel County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	27,036	26,850	-0.7%
Median household income	$47,400	$49,431	+4.3%
Median home value	$177,600	$188,500	+6.1%

Median Household Income

San Miguel

$49,431

$64,059

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

San Miguel

$188,500

$248,100

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 29.7%

$25K-$50K 21.0%

$50K-$100K 25.8%

$100K+ 23.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

8.6%

$10K-$15K

9.4%

$15K-$20K

6.1%

$20K-$25K

5.6%

$25K-$30K

6.7%

$30K-$35K

3.0%

$35K-$40K

3.9%

$40K-$45K

3.5%

$45K-$50K

3.8%

$50K-$60K

8.5%

$60K-$75K

7.7%

$75K-$100K

9.6%

$100K-$125K

6.7%

$125K-$150K

7.0%

$150K-$200K

7.6%

$200K+

2.4%

Employment

4.8% Unemployment Rate State: 6.0%|National: 5.2%

50.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 73.1%

Renter 26.9%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $823/mo 20.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

16.9%

18-34

19.6%

35-54

22.9%

55-74

30.0%

75+

10.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 63 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in San Miguel County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Las Vegas	13,000	$45,125	32.0%	$155,300
Pecos	1,204	$88,490	9.7%	$302,700
East Pecos	643	N/A	3.6%	N/A
Rowe	516	$115,976	0.0%	$199,300
Tecolotito	465	N/A	58.9%	N/A
Villanueva	283	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Conchas Dam	282	N/A	0.0%	N/A
North San Ysidro	210	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Ribera	162	$56,326	9.0%	N/A
Sena	155	N/A	38.7%	N/A
Tecolote	126	N/A	0.0%	$188,800
San Jose (San Miguel County)	87	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Pueblo	86	N/A	0.0%	$256,300
Soham	60	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Mosquero	25	N/A	16.0%	$103,100

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Population Overview

San Miguel County is located in New Mexico with a total population of 26,850. It is the 16th most populous county out of 33 in New Mexico. The county encompasses 15 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in San Miguel County is 47.2 years. This is 20% higher than the state median of 39.4 years. 10.7% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in San Miguel County is $49,431. This is 23% lower than the state median of $64,059. It is also 39% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 24.4%. This is 37% 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 4.8%. This is 20% lower than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $188,500. Housing costs are 24% lower than the state median of $248,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x. 73.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 70.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in San Miguel County is Hispanic or Latino, making up 75.2% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 17.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (17.5%) is well below the state average of 36.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (75.2% vs 48.4%). The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 1.6%.

Education

26.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 14% 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 86.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for San Miguel County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against New Mexico and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of San Miguel County, New Mexico?

San Miguel County has a population of 26,850, making it the 16th most populous county in New Mexico.

What is the median income in San Miguel County?

The median household income in San Miguel County is $49,431 with a poverty rate of 24.4%.

How many cities are in San Miguel County, New Mexico?

San Miguel County contains 15 Census-designated places.