Sandoval County, NM Demographics
What is the population of Sandoval County?
There are 156,339 residents in Sandoval County, with a median age of 40.5. Of this, 49.62% are males and 50.38% are females. US-born citizens make up 93.21% of the resident pool in Sandoval County, while non-US-born citizens account for 4.58%. Additionally, 2.21% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 138,549 people in Sandoval County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 156,339 | 1.7% |
| Male Population | 77,577 | 2.1% |
| Female Population | 78,762 | 1.3% |
Male Population 49.62%
Female Population 50.38%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 40.5 | 4.1% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 145,727 | 0.9% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 7,157 | 10.2% |
| Not Citizen | 3,455 | 23.4% |
Citizen U.S. Born 93.21%
Citizen not U.S. Born 4.58%
Not Citizen 2.21%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 442 | 21.8% |
| Moved from Same County | 6,310 | 0.7% |
| Moved from Same State | 5,329 | 19.4% |
| Moved from Different State | 4,249 | -3.5% |
| Same House as Last Year | 138,549 | 1.4% |
Moved from Abroad 0.29%
Moved from Same County 4.07%
Moved from Same State 3.44%
Moved from Different State 2.74%
Same House as Last Year 89.46%
What are the employment statistics in Sandoval County?
White-collar workers make up 81.33% of the working population in Sandoval County, while blue-collar employees account for 18.67%. There are also 7,069 entrepreneurs in Sandoval County (10.13% of the workforce); 42,322 workers employed in private companies (60.67%); and 15,085 people working in governmental institutions (21.62%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 56,737 | 3.0% |
| Blue Collar | 13,023 | 5.9% |
White Collar 81.33%
Blue Collar 18.67%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 7,069 | 5.8% |
| Private Companies | 42,322 | 3.0% |
| Governmental Workers | 15,085 | 4.5% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 5,284 | 2.7% |
Self Employees 10.13%
Private Companies 60.67%
Governmental Workers 21.62%
Not for Profit Companies 7.57%
How many households are there in Sandoval County?
There are a total of 57,518 households in Sandoval County, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 72.44% of these Sandoval County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 27.56%. Additionally, 31.37% of households have children and 68.63% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 57,518 | 2.8% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 41,667 | 3.8% |
| Non-Family Households | 15,851 | 0.2% |
Family Households 72.44%
Non-Family Households 27.56%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 18,045 | 3.4% |
| Households without Children | 39,473 | 2.5% |
Households with Children 31.37%
Households without Children 68.63%
What are the median and average incomes in Sandoval County?
The average annual household income in Sandoval County is $81,102, while the median household income sits at $58,442 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $64,500, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $79,688. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $43,802 and $54,396, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $81,102 | 11.6% |
| Median Household Income | $58,442 | 13.2% |
| People below Poverty Level | 0 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 137,963 | 2.0% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Sandoval County?
There are 61,955 housing units in Sandoval County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1981. Of the 57,518 occupied housing units in Sandoval County, 81.29% are owner-occupied, while 18.71% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 62.13% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $248,350. In general, housing costs reach $633 per month in Sandoval County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 61,955 | 1.9% |
| Median Year Built | 1981 | -0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 957 | 4.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 472 | -11.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1,345 | -1.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 2,751 | 14.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 7,904 | 1.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 11,839 | -0.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 13,188 | -4.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 15,746 | -0.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 7,162 | 19.1% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 591 | 380.5% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 57,518 | 2.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 46,754 | 4.9% |
| Renter Occupied | $10,764 | -5.5% |
Owner Occupied 81.29%
Renter Occupied 18.71%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 29,048 | 3.2% |
| Without Mortgage | 17,706 | 7.7% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $248,350 | 20.6% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $214,950 | -1.9% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $633 | 22.2% |
With Mortgage 62.13%
Without Mortgage 37.87%
What is the level of education in Sandoval County?
Approximately 30.98% of the population in Sandoval County holds a high school degree (that's 39,889 residents), while 29.28% have attained a college certificate (37,698 locals) and 16.51% have a bachelor's degree (21,261 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 3,127 | 4.3% |
| Some High School | 39,889 | 2.1% |
| Some College | 37,698 | 0.3% |
| Associate Degree | 12,391 | 0.4% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 21,261 | 5.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 14,373 | 5.0% |
No High School 2.43%
Some High School 30.98%
Some College 29.28%
Associate Degree 9.62%
Bachelor's Degree 16.51%
Graduate Degree 11.16%
What is the marital status of Sandoval County residents?
A total of 38,936 people in Sandoval County have never been married (which represents 30.08% of the total population), while 67,940 of them are wedded (52.48%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 1,403 (1.08%) and 14,887 (11.5%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 38,936 | 3.5% |
| Married | 67,940 | 3.5% |
| Separated | 1,403 | -7.5% |
| Widowed | 6,291 | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 14,887 | 14,887.0% |
Never Married 30.08%
Married 52.48%
Separated 1.08%
Widowed 4.86%
Divorced 11.5%
What are the most common means of transportation in Sandoval County?
The top three means of transportation people in Sandoval County use to get to work are: car, walking and railroad. A total of 57,990 residents commute by car, 803 prefer going to work by walking and 252 by railroad
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 57,990 | 0.4% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 185 | -21.9% |
| Railroad | 252 | N/A |
| Bicycle | 165 | 38.7% |
| Motorcycle | 55 | -28.6% |
| Walk | 803 | -14.2% |
What is the median and average household income in Sandoval County by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87001 | 3,393 | 1,024 | $38,421.00 | $79,356.00 |
| 87004 | 11,614 | 4,703 | $58,442.00 | $75,799.00 |
| 87013 | 5,600 | 1,586 | $27,388.00 | $39,413.00 |
| 87018 | 922 | 199 | $16,250.00 | $25,121.00 |
| 87024 | 2,538 | 615 | $60,083.00 | $85,195.00 |
| 87025 | 1,472 | 707 | $141,139.00 | $159,031.00 |
| 87027 | 422 | 186 | $0.00 | $36,276.00 |
| 87041 | 867 | 357 | $60,703.00 | $65,446.00 |
| 87043 | 4,066 | 2,015 | $105,216.00 | $132,512.00 |
| 87044 | 160 | 104 | $55,625.00 | $44,201.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.