South River

County:: San Juan County
County Seat:: No
Area (mi²):: 8.533
State:: New Mexico

South River is a CDP located in San Juan County, New Mexico. South River has a 2025 population of 1,980. South River is currently growing at a rate of 7.14% annually but its population has decreased by -11.92% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,248 in 2020.

The average household income in South River is $89,733 with a poverty rate of 14.64%. The median age in South River is 56.5 years: 55.6 years for males, and 57.5 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of South River includes 73.34% White, 10.54% Black or African American, 9.6% Native American, 3.26% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Black or African American

Native American

Other race

Two or more races

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	1,169	73.34%
Black or African American	168	10.54%
Native American	153	9.6%
Other race	52	3.26%
Two or more races	52	3.26%
Asian	0	0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0	0%

South River Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

South River's average per capita income is $30,030. Household income levels show a median of $56,307. The poverty rate stands at 14.64%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.

Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.

Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.

Name	Median	Mean
Married Families	$66,813	-
Families	$60,125	$95,930
Households	$56,307	$89,733
Non Families	$26,042	$58,748

$30,030

Average Income

$56,307

Median Household Income

14.64%

Poverty Rate