San Miguel County Summary

Life in San Miguel County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in San Miguel County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in San Miguel County:

  • The population in San Miguel County is 27,215.

  • The median home value in San Miguel County is $206,338.

  • The median income in San Miguel County is $43,490.

  • The median rent in San Miguel County is $727.

  • The unemployment rate in San Miguel County is 6.9%.

  • The poverty rate in San Miguel County is 23.5%.

  • The average high in San Miguel County is 68.5° and there are 39.7 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in San Miguel County

List Of Cities & Towns in San Miguel County

Las Vegas, NM Population 13,194

Pecos, NM Population 885

Rowe, NM Population 582

Tecolotito, NM Population 496

Villanueva, NM Population 433

East Pecos, NM Population 344

Ribera, NM Population 330

Soham, NM Population 242

North San Ysidro, NM Population 214

Sena, NM Population 158

Conchas Dam, NM Population 147

San Jose CDP (San Miguel County), NM Population 109

Mosquero, NM Population 24

Tecolote, NM Population 24

Pueblo, NM Population 0

Map Of San Miguel County

San Miguel County, NM Weather

  • The average high in San Miguel County is 68.5°.

  • There are 88.76 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 39.7 inches of rain each year with 13.4 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 7:29 hours of sun each day in San Miguel County.

StatSan Miguel County
Mean High68.5
Nice Days88.76
Rainfall39.7
Snowfall13.4
Sunny_hours7:29
68.5°
Average High
39.7
Inches of Rain

San Miguel County Photos

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San Miguel County Demographics

Population over time in San Miguel County

The current population in San Miguel County is 27,215. The population has decreased -1.4% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 27,357 -0.7%
2021 27,546 -0.7%
2020 27,738 -

Gender in San Miguel County

  • San Miguel County is 50.2% female with 13,670 female residents.

  • San Miguel County is 49.8% male with 13,544 male residents.

Female
50.2% (13,670)
Male
49.8% (13,544)
Gender San Miguel County NM USA
Female 50.2% 50.2% 50.4%
Male 49.8% 49.8% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in San Miguel County

San Miguel County is:

  • 15.4% White with 4,199 White residents.

  • 1.1% African American with 297 African American residents.

  • 2.0% American Indian with 534 American Indian residents.

  • 0.7% Asian with 191 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.7% Other with 203 Other residents.

  • 2.1% Two Or More with 559 Two Or More residents.

  • 78.0% Hispanic with 21,232 Hispanic residents.

White
15.4% (4,199)
African American
1.1% (297)
American Indian
2.0% (534)
Asian
0.7% (191)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.7% (203)
Two Or More
2.1% (559)
Hispanic
78.0% (21,232)

Table: San Miguel County By Race

Race San Miguel County NM USA
White 15.4% 35.6% 58.9%
African American 1.1% 1.8% 12.1%
American Indian 2.0% 8.5% 0.6%
Asian 0.7% 1.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.7% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.1% 2.4% 3.5%
Hispanic 78.0% 49.8% 18.7%

Household Income For San Miguel County, New Mexico

  • 7.5% of households in San Miguel County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 12.1% of households in San Miguel County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 9.6% of households in San Miguel County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 13.7% of households in San Miguel County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 16.1% of households in San Miguel County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 13.3% of households in San Miguel County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 9.1% of households in San Miguel County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 11.5% of households in San Miguel County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 4.3% of households in San Miguel County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 2.9% of households in San Miguel County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
7.5% (2,041)
$10,000 to $14,999
12.1% (3,288)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.6% (2,600)
$25,000 to $34,999
13.7% (3,734)
$35,000 to $49,999
16.1% (4,373)
$50,000 to $74,999
13.3% (3,617)
$75,000 to $99,999
9.1% (2,471)
$100,000 to $149,999
11.5% (3,138)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.3% (1,167)
$200,000 or more
2.9% (782)
Income San Miguel County NM USA
Less than $10,000 7.5% 6.8% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 12.1% 5.5% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.6% 9.7% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 13.7% 9.2% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 16.1% 12.0% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 13.3% 17.3% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 9.1% 12.1% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 11.5% 14.6% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.3% 6.6% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 2.9% 6.1% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in San Miguel County for adults over 25

  • 6.0% of adults in San Miguel County completed < 9th grade.

  • 10.0% of adults in San Miguel County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 25.0% of adults in San Miguel County completed high school / ged.

  • 26.0% of adults in San Miguel County completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in San Miguel County completed associate's degree.

  • 14.0% of adults in San Miguel County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 8.0% of adults in San Miguel County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in San Miguel County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in San Miguel County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
6% (1,632)
9-12th Grade
10% (2,721)
High School / GED
25% (6,803)
Some College
26% (7,075)
Associate's Degree
9% (2,449)
Bachelor's Degree
14% (3,810)
Master's Degree
8% (2,177)
Professional Degree
1% (272)
Doctorate Degree
1% (272)
Education San Miguel County NM USA
< 9th Grade 6% 5% 3%
9-12th Grade 10% 8% 6%
High School / GED 25% 26% 26%
Some College 26% 23% 20%
Associate's Degree 9% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 14% 16% 21%
Master's Degree 8% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 2% 2%

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