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Jal (NM) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Jal, New Mexico

StateNew Mexico
Land Area (mi²)4.8 sq mi
Density (mi²)463.2/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate0.72% (16)
Growth Since 202020.37% (378)
Rank in State75th
Rank in Country10347th

The population of Jal, NM in 2022 is estimated to be 2,234. This is an increase of 0.72% (16 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Jal by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Jal by Age

Jal Population Pyramid 2022
Jal Median Age
41.3
Total
43
Male
35.9
Female
Jal Sex Ratio
47.9%
889
Male
52.1%
967
Female
Jal Age Dependency Ratio
33.8
Old Age Dependency Ratio
37.1
Child Dependency Ratio
Jal Adults
1,453
Adults
(367 of whom are seniors) in Jal.

Population of Jal by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Jal

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 21.12%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 12.26%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 29.27%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Jal

While the overall poverty rate of Jal is 21.12%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (29.27%) is generally higher than the male poverty rate (12.26%).

Poverty Rate of Jal by Employment Status and Sex

8.49%
Female Employed
100%
Female Unemployed
5.59%
Male Employed
52.17%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Jal by Education

35.4%
Less Than 9th Grade
5.35%
High School
21.67%
Some College
0%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of Jal

  • All Ages
  • 5-17
  • 18-64
  • 65+
Top Languages in Jal

The most common language spoken in Jal is English, with 56.12% of people speaking Only English. In addition, 42.87% of people speak Spanish, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of Jal by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

students have the highest high school graduation rate of all races and ethnicities in Jal, at .

Compared to other races and ethnicities, students have the highest bachelor's degree rate at .

Educational Attainment of Jal by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree13410.01%
Bachelors Degree463.44%
Associates Degree967.17%
Some College26419.73%
High School Graduate41130.72%
9th to 12th Grade17813.3%
Less Than 9th Grade20915.62%

Earnings Statistics of Jal by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$53,359

Average Earnings

$63,846

Average Male

$40,170

Average Female

Employment of Jal by Education

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Employment of Jal by Age

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate
57.4%
Labor Force Participation
52.3%
Employment Rate
8.9%
Unemployment Rate

Employment of Jal by Race

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Crime Statistics of Jal

2019 Crime (Actual Data) Incidents
Violent Crime14
Property Crime34
Crime Rate36
Robbery1
Rape1
Murder and Mans laughter0
Motor Vehicle Theft8
Larceny and Theft21
Burglary5
Arson0
Aggravated Assault12
2022 Crime (Actual Data) Incidents
Violent Crime14
Property Crime46
Crime Rate48
Robbery0
Rape1
Murder and Mans laughter0
Motor Vehicle Theft8
Larceny and Theft33
Burglary6
Arson0
Aggravated Assault12

Marital Status of Jal

Marriage Rates

  • 52%

    Overall Marriage Rate

  • 50.8%

    Male Marriage Rate

  • 53.2%

    Female Marriage Rate

Jal Marriage

In Jal, 50.8% of males have never been married, a lower rate than females who have never been married.

Females are more likely to be married at age 20-34, while males are more likely to be married at age 35-44.

Households and Families of Jal

Jal Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Jal Household Types

Type
Owner
Renter
77.5%

Rate of Home Ownership

Households of Jal by Type

2.99
Average Family Size
2.59
Average Family Size
Type
Count
PercentageOwned
Streets