Demographics & People — Jal, New Mexico
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,069 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~3,200 |
| Median Age | 39.6 |
| Total Households | 789 |
| Family Households | 532 |
| Average Household Size | 2.62 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,133 |
| Black or African American | 46 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,211 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 1,515 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,270 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 1,211 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 244 |
| English | 230 |
| Irish | 158 |
| German | 122 |
| Scottish | 61 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 59 |
| Hispanic: Spanish | 59 |
Language
| English Only | 1,062 |
| Spanish | 965 |
| Population 5+ | 2,027 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 76 |
| Population 18+ | 1,657 |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Jal, New Mexico.