San Jon, NM Demographics

A map of San Jon's Population by Race

San Jon, New Mexico has an estimated population of 102, a dramatic decrease from the 195 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 59.8% White, 23.5% Hispanic, 16.7% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of San Jon, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

San Jon has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New Mexico overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In San Jon, that probability was 53.6% in 2020 and 55.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

San Jon is ranked the 416th most populous place in New Mexico, out of 528 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). San Jon was ranked the 360th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

San Jon's White Population

61 residents of San Jon, or 59.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in San Jon is significantly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. San Jon ranks 146th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Jon's White population has declined by an estimated 45.5%. White residents' share of San Jon's population has increased from 57.4% to 59.8%.

San Jon is more White than neighboring Tucumcari (33.4% White). San Jon is less White than neighboring Logan (75% White), Grady (98% White), Nara Visa (73.5% White), and Adrian (89.1% White).

San Jon's Black Population

0 residents of San Jon, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in San Jon is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. San Jon ranks 177th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Jon's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of San Jon's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

San Jon is less Black than neighboring Tucumcari (0.1% Black).

San Jon's Asian Population

0 residents of San Jon, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in San Jon is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. San Jon ranks 48th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Jon's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of San Jon's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.0%.

San Jon's Hispanic Population

24 residents of San Jon, or 23.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in San Jon is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. San Jon ranks 279th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Jon's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 66.2%. Hispanic residents' share of San Jon's population has decreased from 36.4% to 23.5%.

San Jon is more Hispanic than neighboring Logan (23.4% Hispanic), Grady (2% Hispanic), Nara Visa (0% Hispanic), and Adrian (10.1% Hispanic). San Jon is less Hispanic than neighboring Tucumcari (62.3% Hispanic).

San Jon's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of San Jon, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in San Jon is lower than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. San Jon ranks 364th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Jon's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of San Jon's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

San Jon is less Native American/Other than neighboring Logan (1.1% Native American/Other), and Tucumcari (0.2% Native American/Other).

San Jon's Multiracial Population

17 residents of San Jon, or 16.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in San Jon is considerably higher than in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. San Jon ranks 177th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Jon's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 183.3%. Multiracial residents' share of San Jon's population has increased from 3.1% to 16.7%.

San Jon is more Multiracial than neighboring Logan (0.5% Multiracial), Grady (0% Multiracial), Tucumcari (3.9% Multiracial), and Adrian (0.8% Multiracial). San Jon is less Multiracial than neighboring Nara Visa (26.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.