Sheep Springs is a CDP located in San Juan County New Mexico. Sheep Springs has a 2024 population of 382. Sheep Springs is currently growing at a rate of 2.69% annually but its population has decreased by -3.78% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 397 in 2020.
The average household income in Sheep Springs is $37,258 with a poverty rate of 43.06%. The median age in Sheep Springs is 30.3 years: 31.5 years for males, and 28.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sheep Springs was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 360 | 99.45% |
| Two or more races | 2 | 0.55% |
| White | 0 | 0% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Native American
Two or more races
White
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 83 | 4.36 | 72.3 | 27.7 |
| Female | 33 | 6.15 | 60.6 | 39.4 |
| Married | 29 | 3.76 | 86.2 | 13.8 |
| Male | 11 | 3.64 | 72.7 | 27.3 |
| Non Family | 10 | 0 | 70 | 30 |
4.64
Average Family Size
4.36
Average Household Size
72.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 23 | 10.5% |
| Associates Degree | 19 | 8.68% |
| Bachelors Degree | 10 | 4.57% |
| Graduate Degree | 2 | 0.91% |
| High School Graduate | 81 | 36.99% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8 | 3.65% |
| Some College | 76 | 34.7% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 219 | 188 | 12 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 85.84%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 5.48%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,750 | $0 | $48,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $28,333 | $30,375 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $26,500 | $27,500 | $25,833 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$26,500
Average Earnings
$27,500
Average Male
$25,833
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
47.01% of Sheep Springs residents speak only English, while 52.99% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 52.99% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 358 | 155 | 43.3% |
43.06%
Overall Poverty Rate
45.55%
Male Poverty Rate
40.24%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sheep Springs is Native, with 43.3% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sheep Springs is Native, with 43.3% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 13.56%. Among those working part-time, it was 33.78%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 63.77%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 93.55% |
| High School | 45.68% |
| Some College | 40% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 16.67% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 31.91% |
| Male Unemployed | 30% |
| Female Employed | 29.63% |
| Female Unemployed | 15.38% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $20,417 | $38,804 |
| Households | $19,886 | $37,258 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $15,000 | $-999,999,999 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
27.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
25.9%
Male Marriage Rate
28.9%
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
14
Number of Veterans
12
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 7 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
| 65 to 74 | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 14 | 5.32% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
57.14%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
45.8%
Labor Force Participation
37.3%
Employment Rate
18.5%
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
82.87%
Born in Sheep Springs
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Sheep Springs residents were born in the United States, with 82.87% 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 | 382 | 10 | 2.69% |
| 2023 | 372 | 10 | 2.76% |
| 2022 | 362 | -15 | -3.98% |
| 2021 | 377 | -20 | -5.04% |
| 2020 | 397 | 147 | 58.8% |
| 2019 | 250 | -18 | -6.72% |
| 2018 | 268 | -2 | -0.74% |
| 2017 | 270 | -10 | -3.57% |
| 2016 | 280 | 65 | 30.23% |
| 2015 | 215 | -21 | -8.9% |
| 2014 | 236 | -27 | -10.27% |
| 2013 | 263 | 22 | 9.13% |
| 2012 | 241 | 6 | 2.55% |
| 2011 | 235 | -10 | -4.08% |
| 2010 | 245 | 0 | 0% |