Sausal, New Mexico Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 602, Sausal'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

Sausal is a small community located in New Mexico, within Valencia County. The total population is 602. It ranks as the 215th most populous out of 495 Census-designated places in New Mexico.

Age Demographics

The median age in Sausal is 29.5 years. This is 25% lower than the state median of 39.4 years. With 32.6% of the population under 18, Sausal has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Sausal is $65,071. This is 2% higher than the state median of $64,059. It is also 19% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 32.6%. This is 83% 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 survey records no unemployed residents in Sausal, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $254,800. Housing costs are 3% higher than the state median of $248,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.9x. 95.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 36% higher than the state average of 70.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Sausal is Hispanic or Latino, making up 53.8% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 26.3%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (5.7% vs 1.8%).

Education

16.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 47% 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 70.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Sausal, 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.