Sandoval County, New Mexico Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Sandoval County is located in New Mexico with a total population of 151,538. It is the 4th most populous county out of 33 in New Mexico.

Age Demographics

The median age in Sandoval County is 41.1 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 39.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Sandoval County is $84,053. This is 35% higher than the state median of $62,125. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 7% higher. The poverty rate stands at 10.0%. This is 45% lower than the state poverty rate of 18.1%. The unemployment rate is 5.4%. This is 10% lower than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $282,300. Housing costs are 22% higher than the state median of $232,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 83.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Sandoval County is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 39.5%.

Education

33.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 11% higher 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 92.6%.