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 $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.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of South River was:
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% |
White
Black or African American
Native American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 660 | 2.42 | 92.4 | 7.6 |
| Married | 435 | 2.57 | 95.4 | 4.6 |
| Non Family | 110 | 1.26 | 90 | 10 |
| Female | 80 | 3.29 | 76.3 | 23.8 |
| Male | 35 | 2.11 | 100 | 0 |
2.65
Average Family Size
2.42
Average Household Size
92.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 77 | 5.77% |
| Associates Degree | 227 | 17% |
| Bachelors Degree | 183 | 13.71% |
| Graduate Degree | 103 | 7.72% |
| High School Graduate | 233 | 17.45% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 67 | 5.02% |
| Some College | 445 | 33.33% |
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 | 915 | 818 | 214 |
| Black | 153 | 153 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 127 | 104 | 32 |
| Native American | 125 | 101 | 32 |
| 2+ Races | 52 | 52 | 25 |
| Other Race | 27 | 11 | 5 |
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 48.08%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $14,336 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,487 | $0 | $68,487 |
| High School Graduate | $30,476 | $30,833 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $30,030 | $34,952 | $23,068 |
| Some College | $26,632 | $35,357 | $0 |
$30,030
Average Earnings
$34,952
Average Male
$23,068
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.48% of South River residents speak only English, while 6.52% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 2.84% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,014 | 111 | 10.95% |
| Hispanic | 235 | 72 | 30.64% |
| Native | 153 | 49 | 32.03% |
14.64%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.38%
Male Poverty Rate
13.02%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in South River is Native, with 32.03% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in South River is White, with 10.95% 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 24.25%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34.03% |
| High School | 16.74% |
| Some College | 12.5% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 44.68% |
| Female Employed | 11% |
| Male Employed | 10.65% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,125 | $95,930 |
| Households | $56,307 | $89,733 |
| Married Families | $66,813 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,042 | $58,748 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
65.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
68.1%
Male Marriage Rate
64.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
122
Number of Veterans
117
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 79 |
| World War II | 11 |
| First Gulf War | 5 |
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 65 |
| 75+ | 25 |
| 35 to 54 | 16 |
| 55 to 64 | 16 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 107 | 10.41% |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 28.85% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 8.07% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.23%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54%
Labor Force Participation
50.1%
Employment Rate
7.2%
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
44.1%
Born in South River
99.06%
Native Born
0.94%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.94%
Naturalized
99.06% of South River residents were born in the United States, with 44.1% 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% |