Seboyeta, New Mexico Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 517, Seboyeta'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

Seboyeta is a small community located in New Mexico, within Cibola County. The total population is 517. It ranks as the 241st most populous out of 495 Census-designated places in New Mexico.

Age Demographics

The median age in Seboyeta is 23.5 years. This is 40% lower than the state median of 39.4 years. With 40.2% of the population under 18, Seboyeta has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Seboyeta is $44,638. This is 30% lower than the state median of $64,059. It is also 45% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 2.3%. This is 87% lower than the state poverty rate of 17.8%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Seboyeta, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 43% higher than the state average of 70.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in Seboyeta was recorded as Hispanic or Latino. A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.

Education

18.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 41% lower than the state rate of 31.0%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample. Notably, 18.3% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Seboyeta, 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.