Demographics & People — Jal, New Mexico
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,069 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~3,200 |
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| Median Age | 39.6 |
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| Total Households | 789 |
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| Family Households | 532 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.62 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,133 |
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| Black or African American | 46 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,211 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| 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 |
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| Spanish | 965 |
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| Population 5+ | 2,027 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 76 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,657 |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Jal, New Mexico.
