Census-designated place · New Mexico
West Hammond, New Mexico
West Hammond, census-designated place, in San Juan County, New Mexico. West Hammond had 2,724 residents in the 2020 Census, a full count; the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,236 (±452). GEOID 3584200.
Residents, 2020 Census
2,724
Census count or controlled total
ACS 2020-2024 estimate: 2,236 ±452
Median household income
$48,929
±$20,532 (90% margin)
New Mexico: $64,059
Median home value
$209,300
±$48,540 (90% margin)
New Mexico: $248,100
Median gross rent
$1,208
±$177 (90% margin)
New Mexico: $1,067
Where is West Hammond and what county is it in?
West Hammond is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in San Juan County, New Mexico. It covers 9.1 square miles of land, 299 residents per square mile in 2020.
West Hammond is in the Farmington, NM metropolitan 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 West Hammond, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 2,724 residents in West Hammond, a full count rather than a sample. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a sample, estimates 2,236 (±452).
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; West Hammond is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | West Hammond | San Juan County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,236 ±452 | 120,942 | no clear change |
| Households | 768 ±134 | 41,732 | −256 |
| Average household size | 2.91 ±0.36 | 2.86 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 875 ±151 | 48,255 | −260 |
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 West Hammond?
The median resident of West Hammond is 39.9 years old; 28.0% are under 18 and 16.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 53.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 35.6%. 9.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | West Hammond | San Juan County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.9 ±6.6 | 38.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 28.0% ±5.7 pts | 24.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.0% ±5.9 pts | 16.9% | – |
| Male | 49.9% ±5.4 pts | 49.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 35.6% ±10.7 pts | 19.8% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 53.8% ±10.7 pts | 36.2% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.9 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.8 pts | 0.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 6.3% ±4.1 pts | 38.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.4% ±2.9 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.9 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 9.0% ±5.8 pts | 3.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 24.4% ±11.6 pts | 27.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.8% ±2.9 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 18.8% ±5.4 pts | 16.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 15.7% ±9.4 pts | 12.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.7% ±6.8 pts | 86.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.2% ±5.9 pts | 18.3% | +10.2 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 2.7% ±2.0 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.2% ±6.6 pts | 89.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 5.3% ±4.9 pts | 2.5% | – |
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 West Hammond earn?
Half of West Hammond's 768 households earn less than $48,929 a year (±$20,532), against $55,872 in San Juan County and $64,059 in New Mexico. In 2015-2019 the median was $81,841 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $32,912 after inflation. 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | West Hammond | San Juan County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $48,929 ±$20,532 | $55,872 | −$32,912 |
| Mean household income | $73,142 ±$12,384 | $76,826 | – |
| Per capita income | $25,777 ±$4,834 | $28,099 | −$11,794 |
| People below the poverty line | 11.7% ±6.8 pts | 23.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 2.6% ±4.5 pts | 30.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 19.8% ±5.4 pts | 23.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.3% ±5.7 pts | 91.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.6% ±9.5 pts | 72.4% | – |
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 West Hammond?
Owners occupy 86.5% of West Hammond's occupied homes and renters 13.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $209,300 by its owner (±$48,540). The median renter pays $1,208 a month including utilities.
| Measure | West Hammond | San Juan County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $209,300 ±$48,540 | $193,800 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,208 ±$177 | $956 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 36.6% ±28.3 pts | 35.2% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,452 ±$165 | $1,499 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 86.5% ±8.1 pts | 71.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 13.5% ±8.1 pts | 28.8% | – |
| Housing units | 875 ±151 | 48,255 | −260 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.3% ±2.1 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 20.0% ±27.4 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 32.9% ±8.9 pts | 56.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 66.4% ±9.0 pts | 30.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.6% ±4.2 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.7% ±1.7 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.0% ±4.7 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.7% ±1.1 pts | 6.7% | – |
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 West Hammond work and get to work?
76.1% of West Hammond's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 28.7 minutes.
| Measure | West Hammond | San Juan County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 49.0% ±7.0 pts | 53.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 8.5% ±7.2 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 76.1% ±9.1 pts | 83.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.1% ±4.9 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±5.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 5.5% ±4.9 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 13.3% ±9.9 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.7 min ±6.7 | 24.2 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 West Hammond?
1 census tract lies mostly in West Hammond, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9San Juan County | 1,783 | $72,083 |
| Tract 9432.01San Juan County | 5,086 | $32,548 |
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 West Hammond) · Census block assignment files
How does West Hammond compare with other places in New Mexico?
West Hammond ranks 95th of 143 places in New Mexico with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 83rd | 153 |
| Residents per square mile | 99th | 155 |
| Median household income | 95th | 143 |
| Per capita income | 97th | 154 |
| Median home value | 67th | 138 |
| Median gross rent | 24th | 114 |
| Poverty rate | 96th | 109 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 75th | 128 |
| Median age | 75th | 154 |
| Owner-occupied share | 47th | 150 |
| Travel time to work | 41st | 150 |
West Hammond's figures with every place in New Mexico (CSV)
Every place in New Mexico, sortable · Compare West Hammond with other places
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 West Hammond?
20 of the 57 figures for West Hammond 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 West Hammond 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.