South River, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · San Juan County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
1,594
Population
187/sq mi density
$56,307
Median Income
$37,892 per capita
$215,000
Home Value
$291,092 Zillow
53°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$56,307 median income, 7.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$215,000 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
1,594
Census 2023
Population Density
187
per square mile
Land Area
8.5
square miles (22.1 km²)
Median Age
56.5 yrs
45% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
48.2%
Male
51.8%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 73.3% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 10.5% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 14.7% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 1.5% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
73.3%
Black
10.5%
Hispanic
14.7%
Asian
0%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 93.5% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 4.6% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
93.5%
Spanish
4.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
0.9%
Veterans
8.6%
43% above US avg (6%)
Disability
20.0%
54% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
84.6%
7% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
15.4%
79% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.470
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 1,594 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 187 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 8.5 sq mi |
| Median Age | 56.5 years |
Gender
| Male | 48.2% |
| Female | 51.8% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 73.3% |
| Black or African American | 10.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
Language
| English Only | 93.5% |
| Spanish | 4.6% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 0.9% |
| Veterans | 8.6% |
| Disability | 20.0% |
| Health Insurance | 84.6% |
| Uninsured | 15.4% |
| Broadband Access | 77.7% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.470 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 3, Metro / under 250K |