San Miguel County's estimated 2026 population is 26,086 with a growth rate of -0.66% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. San Miguel County is the 17th largest county in New Mexico. The 2010 population was 29,392 and has seen a growth of -11.25% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 47.2 years
Female: 47.9 years
Male: 45.7 years
There are 22,322 adults, (6,868 of whom are seniors) in San Miguel County.
Female: 13,781 (51.3%)
Male: 13,069 (48.7%)
The racial composition of San Miguel County includes 40.7% White, 16.14% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Black or African American, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,927 | 40.7% |
| Two or more races | 10,410 | 38.77% |
| Other race | 4,333 | 16.14% |
| Native American | 620 | 2.31% |
| Black or African American | 463 | 1.72% |
| Asian | 97 | 0.36% |
San Miguel County's average per capita income is $37,549. Household income levels show a median of $49,431. The poverty rate stands at 24.41%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $88,418 | - |
| Families | $70,433 | $82,618 |
| Households | $49,431 | $65,851 |
| Non Families | $27,220 | $40,869 |
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