South River is a CDP located in San Juan County New Mexico. South River has a 2024 population of 1,848. South River is currently growing at a rate of 7.69% annually but its population has decreased by -17.79% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,248 in 2020.
The average household income in South River is $97,191 with a poverty rate of 12.18%. The median age in South River is 55.1 years: 55.6 years for males, and 46.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of South River was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,263 | 79.73% |
| Black or African American | 227 | 14.33% |
| Other race | 43 | 2.71% |
| Two or more races | 40 | 2.53% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.69% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 643 | 2.46 | 93.9 | 6.1 |
| Married | 432 | 2.75 | 96.8 | 3.2 |
| Non Family | 129 | 1.05 | 90.7 | 9.3 |
| Female | 66 | 3.33 | 80.3 | 19.7 |
| Male | 16 | 2.5 | 100 | 0 |
2.82
Average Family Size
2.46
Average Household Size
93.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 55 | 4.44% |
| Associates Degree | 196 | 15.81% |
| Bachelors Degree | 146 | 11.77% |
| Graduate Degree | 172 | 13.87% |
| High School Graduate | 202 | 16.29% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 59 | 4.76% |
| Some College | 410 | 33.06% |
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 | 859 | 779 | 243 |
| Black | 205 | 205 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 159 | 125 | 69 |
| 2+ Races | 40 | 40 | 20 |
| Other Race | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| Native American | 11 | 11 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $136,188 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $64,107 | $0 | $61,375 |
| High School Graduate | $40,313 | $40,625 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,011 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,234 | $70,379 | $0 |
| Some College | $24,773 | $0 | $0 |
$40,234
Average Earnings
$70,379
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.37% of South River residents speak only English, while 4.63% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.79% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 931 | 96 | 10.31% |
| Hispanic | 409 | 86 | 21.03% |
| Native | 11 | 11 | 100% |
| Multiple | 40 | 8 | 20% |
12.18%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.83%
Male Poverty Rate
11.54%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in South River is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in South River is White, with 10.31% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.89%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.38%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.09%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 15.68% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.04% |
| High School | 8.42% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 20.69% |
| Female Employed | 13.79% |
| Male Employed | 13.73% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $74,500 | $103,354 |
| Households | $74,125 | $97,191 |
| Married Families | $87,826 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $72,633 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
69.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
69.7%
Male Marriage Rate
69.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
91
Number of Veterans
86
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 80 |
| First Gulf War | 7 |
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 75 |
| 35 to 54 | 11 |
| 75+ | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 85 | 8.35% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 5.18% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 15% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.08%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.5%
Labor Force Participation
50.4%
Employment Rate
4.1%
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
48.55%
Born in South River
99.18%
Native Born
0.82%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.82%
Naturalized
99.18% of South River residents were born in the United States, with 48.55% 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 | 1,848 | 132 | 7.69% |
| 2023 | 1,716 | 132 | 8.33% |
| 2022 | 1,584 | 202 | 14.62% |
| 2021 | 1,382 | -866 | -38.52% |
| 2020 | 2,248 | 0 | 0% |