Jal is a city located in Lea County, New Mexico. Jal has a 2026 population of 2,192. Jal is currently growing at a rate of 2.05% annually but its population has decreased by -0.32% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,199 in 2020.
The median age in Jal is 39.6 years: 39.5 years for males, and 43.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 101.2 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 39.6 years
Female: 43.4 years
Male: 39.5 years
There are 1,788 adults, (369 of whom are seniors) in Jal.
Female: 1,175 (49.7%)
Male: 1,189 (50.3%)
The racial composition of Jal includes 40.14% White, 4.61% other race, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 1,306 | 55.25% |
| White | 949 | 40.14% |
| Other race | 109 | 4.61% |