Census-designated place · New Mexico
San Jose (Rio Arriba County), New Mexico
San Jose (Rio Arriba County), census-designated place, in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. San Jose (Rio Arriba County) had 670 residents in the 2020 Census, a full count; the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 776 (±204). GEOID 3568430.
Residents, 2020 Census
670
Census count or controlled total
ACS 2020-2024 estimate: 776 ±204
Median household income
$80,179
±$26,104 (90% margin)
New Mexico: $64,059
Median home value
$254,900
±$32,430 (90% margin)
New Mexico: $248,100
Median gross rent
$1,259
±$406 (90% margin)
New Mexico: $1,067
Where is San Jose (Rio Arriba County) and what county is it in?
San Jose (Rio Arriba County) is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. It covers 1.8 square miles of land, 370 residents per square mile in 2020.
San Jose (Rio Arriba County) is in the Española, NM micropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in San Jose (Rio Arriba County), and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 670 residents in San Jose (Rio Arriba County), a full count rather than a sample. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a sample, estimates 776 (±204).
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; San Jose (Rio Arriba County) is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | San Jose (Rio Arriba County) | Rio Arriba County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 776 ±204 | 40,070 | no clear change |
| Households | 293 ±55 | 15,647 | +72 |
| Average household size | 2.65 ±0.50 | 2.54 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 335 ±57 | 19,862 | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in San Jose (Rio Arriba County)?
The median resident of San Jose (Rio Arriba County) is 35.2 years old; 23.3% are under 18 and 10.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 77.6%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 19.7%.
| Measure | San Jose (Rio Arriba County) | Rio Arriba County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.2 ±7.2 | 42.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.3% ±7.2 pts | 22.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 10.6% ±4.9 pts | 21.8% | – |
| Male | 62.8% ±6.5 pts | 49.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 77.6% ±10.7 pts | 67.2% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 19.7% ±10.4 pts | 14.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±5.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±5.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 2.7% ±3.3 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±5.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±5.3 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±5.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.8% ±2.7 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 51.5% ±10.0 pts | 51.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 1.3% ±1.4 pts | 5.6% | – |
| With a disability | 7.5% ±3.1 pts | 15.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.9% ±4.5 pts | 8.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.8% ±4.7 pts | 87.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 34.4% ±10.1 pts | 19.0% | – |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 20.2% ±9.8 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 95.3% ±3.7 pts | 95.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.4% ±2.9 pts | 0.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in San Jose (Rio Arriba County) earn?
Half of San Jose (Rio Arriba County)'s 293 households earn less than $80,179 a year (±$26,104), against $57,155 in Rio Arriba County and $64,059 in New Mexico. In 2015-2019 the median was $45,602 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $34,577 after inflation. 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | San Jose (Rio Arriba County) | Rio Arriba County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $80,179 ±$26,104 | $57,155 | +$34,577 |
| Mean household income | $135,319 ±$68,863 | $76,460 | – |
| Per capita income | $52,962 ±$29,198 | $31,887 | +$31,362 |
| People below the poverty line | 14.3% ±6.6 pts | 18.2% | −31.7 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 16.0% ±15.3 pts | 27.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 17.4% ±6.4 pts | 18.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 86.0% ±6.9 pts | 82.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 82.3% ±7.9 pts | 75.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in San Jose (Rio Arriba County)?
Owners occupy 77.1% of San Jose (Rio Arriba County)'s occupied homes and renters 22.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $254,900 by its owner (±$32,430). The median renter pays $1,259 a month including utilities.
| Measure | San Jose (Rio Arriba County) | Rio Arriba County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $254,900 ±$32,430 | $243,700 | +$68,081 |
| Median gross rent | $1,259 ±$406 | $740 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 19.0% ±18.9 pts | 29.7% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,412 ±$207 | $1,416 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 77.1% ±9.9 pts | 80.0% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 22.9% ±9.9 pts | 20.0% | – |
| Housing units | 335 ±57 | 19,862 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.3% ±2.4 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.3% ±6.4 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 44.2% ±11.2 pts | 59.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 48.4% ±10.4 pts | 35.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±11.9 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.7% ±4.6 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.1% ±3.7 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.1% ±3.2 pts | 3.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in San Jose (Rio Arriba County) work and get to work?
84.1% of San Jose (Rio Arriba County)'s workers drive alone and 6.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.5 minutes.
| Measure | San Jose (Rio Arriba County) | Rio Arriba County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.4% ±8.5 pts | 53.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.4% ±5.2 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 84.1% ±9.0 pts | 77.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.2% ±5.6 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±11.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 4.3% ±6.0 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.3% ±3.8 pts | 10.2% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.5 min ±3.3 | 30.1 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in San Jose (Rio Arriba County)?
No census tract lies mostly in San Jose (Rio Arriba County); 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9441Rio Arriba County | 6,434 | $55,000 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in San Jose (Rio Arriba County)) · Census block assignment files
How does San Jose (Rio Arriba County) compare with other places in New Mexico?
San Jose (Rio Arriba County) is not ranked by income or the other survey measures: those rankings include places of 1,000 or more residents (2020 Census) with a reliable estimate.
San Jose (Rio Arriba County)'s figures with every place in New Mexico (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for San Jose (Rio Arriba County)?
21 of the 57 figures for San Jose (Rio Arriba County) on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for San Jose (Rio Arriba County) are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.