Sandoval County, New Mexico Demographics 2026

Name: Sandoval County, New Mexico Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Sandoval County, New Mexico has a population of 153,604, the 4th most populous county in New Mexico. The median household income is $86,636 and the median home value is $313,800. The poverty rate is 10.0%.

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

Sandoval County Quick Facts

Population 153,604

Median Household Income $86,636

Median Home Value $313,800

Poverty Rate 10.0%

Unemployment Rate 5.2%

Median Age 41.3 years

Homeownership Rate 83.5%

Affordability Ratio 3.6x

Bachelor's Degree+ 33.8%

High School Graduation 93.0%

Cities/Places 24

Population 153,604 4th of 33

Median Income $86,636 35% higher than state

Poverty Rate 10.0%

Unemployment 5.2%

How Sandoval 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	151,538	153,604	+1.4%
Median household income	$84,053	$86,636	+3.1%
Median home value	$282,300	$313,800	+11.2%

Median Household Income

Sandoval

$86,636

$64,059

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Sandoval

$313,800

$248,100

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 11.1%

$25K-$50K 14.3%

$50K-$100K 32.3%

$100K+ 42.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.8%

$10K-$15K

3.0%

$15K-$20K

2.2%

$20K-$25K

2.1%

$25K-$30K

2.6%

$30K-$35K

3.4%

$35K-$40K

2.4%

$40K-$45K

2.8%

$45K-$50K

3.3%

$50K-$60K

7.3%

$60K-$75K

11.3%

$75K-$100K

13.7%

$100K-$125K

11.7%

$125K-$150K

8.8%

$150K-$200K

11.2%

$200K+

10.5%

Employment

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

59.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 83.5%

Renter 16.5%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.6x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,427/mo 19.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.7%

18-34

19.6%

35-54

25.6%

55-74

25.3%

75+

7.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 63 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Sandoval County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Bernalillo	9,086	$63,880	15.9%	$255,500
Corrales	8,555	$102,307	7.0%	$571,500
Placitas (Sandoval County)	4,223	$109,750	3.2%	$562,100
Santo Domingo Pueblo	2,370	$57,375	23.1%	$156,400
Jemez Pueblo	2,199	$55,551	31.4%	$169,000
Rio Rancho Estates	1,571	$91,635	19.6%	$153,500
Algodones	1,479	$67,994	18.1%	$234,800
San Felipe Pueblo	1,119	N/A	27.5%	$210,100
Santa Ana Pueblo	1,026	$86,250	5.5%	$150,000
Zia Pueblo	770	$56,518	5.8%	$163,600
Cochiti	680	$85,548	5.8%	$250,000
Torreon (Sandoval County)	580	N/A	23.2%	N/A
Peña Blanca	568	$71,250	11.4%	$222,100
La Madera (Sandoval County)	532	$160,417	16.4%	$762,900
Cochiti Lake	476	$57,375	11.1%	$255,300
Cuba	462	$58,750	22.5%	$150,700
Cañon	436	$99,545	0.0%	$651,300
Pueblo of Sandia Village	416	$30,625	28.4%	$225,800
Ponderosa	289	$60,313	38.8%	N/A
Jemez Springs	284	$87,917	19.0%	$248,700
La Jara	176	$16,049	82.4%	$13,400
La Cueva (Sandoval County)	162	$248,625	0.0%	$245,000
San Ysidro	146	N/A	38.3%	$300,000
Regina	31	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Sandoval County is located in New Mexico with a total population of 153,604. It is the 4th most populous county out of 33 in New Mexico. The county encompasses 24 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Sandoval County is 41.3 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 39.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Sandoval County is $86,636. This is 35% higher than the state median of $64,059. It is also 7% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.0%. This is 44% lower than the state poverty rate of 17.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.2%. This is 13% lower than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $313,800. Housing costs are 26% higher than the state median of $248,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.6x. 83.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 70.0%.

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 40.0%.

Education

33.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 9% 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 93.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Sandoval 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 Sandoval County, New Mexico?

Sandoval County has a population of 153,604, making it the 4th most populous county in New Mexico.

What is the median income in Sandoval County?

The median household income in Sandoval County is $86,636 with a poverty rate of 10.0%.

How many cities are in Sandoval County, New Mexico?

Sandoval County contains 24 Census-designated places.