San Rafael is a CDP located in Cibola County New Mexico. San Rafael has a 2024 population of 2,554. San Rafael is currently growing at a rate of 4.76% annually and its population has increased by 45.36% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,757 in 2020.
The average household income in San Rafael is $65,303 with a poverty rate of 12.42%. The median age in San Rafael is 59.7 years: 63.7 years for males, and 59.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of San Rafael was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 423 | 68.23% |
| Two or more races | 120 | 19.35% |
| Native American | 77 | 12.42% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 245 | 2.53 | 100 | 0 |
| Married | 245 | 2.53 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non Family | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.53
Average Family Size
2.53
Average Household Size
100.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 169 | 32.38% |
| Associates Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelors Degree | 82 | 15.71% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 203 | 38.89% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 68 | 13.03% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 256 | 256 | 82 |
| Hispanic | 189 | 69 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 120 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 77 | 28 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 32.03%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $2,499 | $0 | $0 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$2,499
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
80.65% of San Rafael residents speak only English, while 19.35% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 19.35% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 77 | 77 | 100% |
12.42%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.94%
Male Poverty Rate
13.46%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in San Rafael is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in San Rafael is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.41%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.99% |
| High School | 13.79% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $65,966 | $65,303 |
| Households | $65,966 | $65,303 |
| Married Families | $65,966 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | - |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
91.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
100.0%
Male Marriage Rate
84.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
136
Number of Veterans
136
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 28 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 136 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 108 | 33.23% |
| Native American | 28 | 36.36% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
20.59%
Veteran Poverty Rate
50%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
20.9%
Labor Force Participation
13.2%
Employment Rate
36.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
58.71%
Born in San Rafael
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of San Rafael residents were born in the United States, with 58.71% having been born in New Mexico. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,554 | 116 | 4.76% |
| 2023 | 2,438 | 116 | 5% |
| 2022 | 2,322 | -56 | -2.35% |
| 2021 | 2,378 | 621 | 35.34% |
| 2020 | 1,757 | 344 | 24.35% |
| 2019 | 1,413 | 162 | 12.95% |
| 2018 | 1,251 | 359 | 40.25% |
| 2017 | 892 | -499 | -35.87% |
| 2016 | 1,391 | 336 | 31.85% |
| 2015 | 1,055 | 195 | 22.67% |
| 2014 | 860 | 10 | 1.18% |
| 2013 | 850 | 15 | 1.8% |
| 2012 | 835 | 373 | 80.74% |
| 2011 | 462 | -471 | -50.48% |
| 2010 | 933 | 0 | 0% |