Sandoval County, NM

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Sandoval County Overview

149,460
TOTAL POPULATION
74,086
MALE POPULATION
75,374
FEMALE POPULATION
98.29
MALES / 100 FEMALES
101.74
FEMALES / 100 MALES
40.8
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.7
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$36,603
PER CAPITA INCOME
$86,062
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$76,424
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
27.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
72.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,112
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.42
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
71,355
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
59.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Sandoval County Area Codes

Race in Sandoval County

The most populous races in Sandoval County are White / Caucasian (90,123 | 60.3%), Hispanic or Latino (60,690 | 40.6%), and Two or more Races (24,176 | 16.2%).
Race in Sandoval County
Race# Population% Population
Asian2,3691.6%
Black / African American3,3912.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific3570.2%
Hispanic or Latino60,69040.6%
Native / Alaskan18,21412.2%
White / Caucasian90,12360.3%
Two or more Races24,17616.2%
Some other Race10,8307.2%
Total149,460100.0%

Ancestry in Sandoval County

The most populous ancestries reported in Sandoval County are Mexican (32,977 | 22.1%), German (15,879 | 10.6%), English (13,105 | 8.8%), Irish (11,642 | 7.8%), and Pueblo (11,629 | 7.8%), together accounting for 57.0% of all Sandoval County residents.
Ancestry in Sandoval County
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan790.1%
African2090.1%
Alsatian100.0%
American6,6954.5%
Apache2360.2%
Arab6590.4%
Argentinean390.0%
Armenian530.0%
Australian370.0%
Austrian1740.1%
Bangladeshi440.0%
Basque100.0%
Belgian1160.1%
Belizean70.0%
Bhutanese4970.3%
Blackfeet2850.2%
Brazilian90.0%
British1,1810.8%
Bulgarian100.0%
Burmese3750.3%
Cajun50.0%
Cambodian310.0%
Canadian8350.6%
Celtic2180.2%
Central American8580.6%
Central American Indian1330.1%
Cherokee5000.3%
Chickasaw120.0%
Chilean2330.2%
Chippewa2660.2%
Choctaw1490.1%
Colombian1210.1%
Comanche140.0%
Costa Rican610.0%
Creek780.1%
Croatian1580.1%
Crow170.0%
Cuban3860.3%
Czech2180.2%
Czechoslovakian470.0%
Danish6910.5%
Dominican9810.7%
Dutch1,0180.7%
Eastern European2370.2%
Ecuadorian30.0%
Egyptian440.0%
English13,1058.8%
Estonian20.0%
European3,0932.1%
Filipino130.0%
Finnish2360.2%
French3,0622.1%
French Canadian8830.6%
German15,87910.6%
Greek4200.3%
Guamanian / Chamorro2700.2%
Guatemalan1870.1%
Haitian810.1%
Honduran830.1%
Hopi440.0%
Hungarian3350.2%
Icelander10.0%
Indian (Asian)5350.4%
Indonesian160.0%
Iranian270.0%
Iraqi470.0%
Irish11,6427.8%
Iroquois120.0%
Italian5,7763.9%
Jamaican760.1%
Kiowa80.0%
Korean1,7621.2%
Laotian310.0%
Latvian130.0%
Lebanese3230.2%
Lithuanian1880.1%
Luxembourger120.0%
Menominee290.0%
Mexican32,97722.1%
Mexican American Indian6110.4%
Mongolian230.0%
Moroccan70.0%
Native Hawaiian3120.2%
Navajo5,2983.5%
New Zealander10.0%
Nicaraguan2700.2%
Nigerian2170.2%
Northern European2870.2%
Norwegian1,3930.9%
Osage70.0%
Paiute70.0%
Pakistani1030.1%
Panamanian400.0%
Pennsylvania German320.0%
Peruvian2740.2%
Pima340.0%
Polish2,4781.7%
Portuguese3680.3%
Potawatomi10.0%
Pueblo11,6297.8%
Puerto Rican1,2790.9%
Romanian260.0%
Russian4800.3%
Salvadoran2170.2%
Samoan60.0%
Scandinavian6940.5%
Scotch-Irish1,7081.1%
Scottish3,6332.4%
Seminole100.0%
Serbian160.0%
Sierra Leonean430.0%
Sioux1350.1%
Slavic1410.1%
Slovak1100.1%
Slovene230.0%
Somali20.0%
South American7190.5%
Spaniard6,1674.1%
Spanish7,5205.0%
Spanish American5930.4%
Sri Lankan5390.4%
Subsaharan African6960.5%
Swedish1,2840.9%
Swiss3400.2%
Syrian2070.1%
Thai2500.2%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian340.0%
Turkish940.1%
Ukrainian3820.3%
Ute90.0%
Venezuelan490.0%
Welsh9410.6%
Yugoslavian420.0%
Zimbabwean680.1%
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Immigrants in Sandoval County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Sandoval County came from Latin America (4,868 | 3.3%), Central America (4,204 | 2.8%), Mexico (3,853 | 2.6%), Asia (1,611 | 1.1%), and Europe (1,069 | 0.7%), together accounting for 10.4% of all Sandoval County residents.
Immigrants in Sandoval County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan40.0%
Africa3430.2%
Argentina160.0%
Asia1,6111.1%
Australia440.0%
Austria150.0%
Belgium190.0%
Belize70.0%
Bolivia500.0%
Brazil90.0%
Bulgaria100.0%
Cameroon800.1%
Canada2580.2%
Caribbean1950.1%
Central America4,2042.8%
Chile1580.1%
China2770.2%
Colombia610.0%
Costa Rica170.0%
Cuba610.0%
Denmark210.0%
Dominican Republic620.0%
Eastern Africa1100.1%
Eastern Asia4840.3%
Eastern Europe970.1%
Ecuador30.0%
Egypt90.0%
El Salvador430.0%
England1630.1%
Europe1,0690.7%
France20.0%
Germany3130.2%
Greece1530.1%
Guatemala380.0%
Haiti340.0%
Honduras40.0%
Hungary110.0%
India700.1%
Indonesia130.0%
Ireland390.0%
Italy240.0%
Jamaica120.0%
Japan1500.1%
Jordan210.0%
Kenya380.0%
Korea570.0%
Kuwait10.0%
Laos100.0%
Latin America4,8683.3%
Lebanon230.0%
Malaysia230.0%
Mexico3,8532.6%
Middle Africa800.1%
Morocco140.0%
Netherlands490.0%
Nicaragua2080.1%
Nigeria790.1%
Northern Africa230.0%
Northern Europe3380.2%
Oceania560.0%
Pakistan30.0%
Panama340.0%
Peru1430.1%
Philippines5760.4%
Poland320.0%
Romania80.0%
Russia40.0%
Sierra Leone210.0%
South Africa190.0%
South America4690.3%
South Central Asia910.1%
South Eastern Asia9390.6%
Southern Europe2220.2%
Spain450.0%
Sri Lanka140.0%
Sweden390.0%
Switzerland40.0%
Taiwan110.0%
Thailand730.1%
Trinidad and Tobago260.0%
Turkey520.0%
Ukraine130.0%
Venezuela290.0%
Vietnam2440.2%
Western Africa1110.1%
Western Asia970.1%
Western Europe4020.3%
Zimbabwe680.1%
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Sex and Age in Sandoval County

Sex and Age in Sandoval County

The most populous age groups in Sandoval County are 10 to 14 Years (5,917 | 8.0%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (5,737 | 7.6%) for women.
Sex and Age in Sandoval County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years3,811 (5.1%)3,627 (4.8%)
5 to 9 Years4,312 (5.8%)4,345 (5.8%)
10 to 14 Years5,917 (8.0%)5,188 (6.9%)
15 to 19 Years5,285 (7.1%)4,782 (6.3%)
20 to 24 Years4,272 (5.8%)3,984 (5.3%)
25 to 29 Years4,350 (5.9%)4,211 (5.6%)
30 to 34 Years4,801 (6.5%)4,743 (6.3%)
35 to 39 Years4,153 (5.6%)4,949 (6.6%)
40 to 44 Years5,657 (7.6%)4,823 (6.4%)
45 to 49 Years4,545 (6.1%)4,713 (6.2%)
50 to 54 Years4,494 (6.1%)4,418 (5.9%)
55 to 59 Years4,447 (6.0%)4,593 (6.1%)
60 to 64 Years5,153 (7.0%)5,737 (7.6%)
65 to 69 Years4,532 (6.1%)5,562 (7.4%)
70 to 74 Years3,681 (5.0%)3,798 (5.0%)
75 to 79 Years2,593 (3.5%)2,795 (3.7%)
80 to 84 Years1,361 (1.8%)1,330 (1.8%)
85 Years and over722 (1.0%)1,776 (2.4%)
Total74,086 (100.0%)75,374 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Sandoval County

Median Family Size in Sandoval County

The median family size in Sandoval County is 3.16 persons per family, with married-couple families (29,889 | 75.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.2 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (2,948 | 7.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.77 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Sandoval County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple29,889 (75.0%)3.20
Single Male/Father2,948 (7.4%)2.77
Single Female/Mother7,013 (17.6%)3.16
Total Families39,850 (100.0%)3.16

Median Household Size in Sandoval County

The median household size in Sandoval County is 2.71 persons per household, with single female/mother households (7,013 | 12.8%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.36 persons per household. non-family households (15,061 | 27.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.27 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Sandoval County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple29,889 (54.4%)3.23
Single Male/Father2,948 (5.4%)3.20
Single Female/Mother7,013 (12.8%)3.36
Non-family15,061 (27.4%)1.27
Total Households54,911 (100.0%)2.71

Household Size by Marriage Status in Sandoval County

Out of a total of 54,911 households in Sandoval County, 39,850 (72.6%) are family households, while 15,061 (27.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 18,900, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 11,410.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Sandoval County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-11,410 (20.8%)
2-Person Households18,900 (34.4%)3,188 (5.8%)
3-Person Households8,391 (15.3%)356 (0.6%)
4-Person Households6,670 (12.1%)55 (0.1%)
5-Person Households3,390 (6.2%)52 (0.1%)
6-Person Households1,324 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households1,175 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total39,850 (72.6%)15,061 (27.4%)

Female Fertility in Sandoval County

Fertility by Age in Sandoval County

Average fertility rate in Sandoval County is 44.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 76.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 67.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Sandoval County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years32 (2.2%)7.0
20 to 34 years982 (67.7%)76.0
35 to 50 years436 (30.1%)29.0
Total1,450 (100.0%)44.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Sandoval County

62.3% of women with births (1,450) in Sandoval County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 32.9% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Sandoval County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)32 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years659 (67.1%)323 (32.9%)
35 to 50 years244 (56.0%)192 (44.0%)
Total903 (62.3%)547 (37.7%)

Fertility by Education in Sandoval County

Average fertility rate in Sandoval County is 44.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 64.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 18.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 38.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Sandoval County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School92 (6.3%)18.0
High School Diploma277 (19.1%)34.0
College or Associate's Degree552 (38.1%)48.0
Bachelor's Degree335 (23.1%)63.0
Graduate Degree194 (13.4%)64.0
Total1,450 (100.0%)44.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Sandoval County

37.7% of women with births in Sandoval County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 93.7% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 87.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Sandoval County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School59 (64.1%)33 (35.9%)
High School Diploma36 (13.0%)241 (87.0%)
College or Associate's Degree385 (69.8%)167 (30.2%)
Bachelor's Degree314 (93.7%)21 (6.3%)
Graduate Degree109 (56.2%)85 (43.8%)
Total903 (62.3%)547 (37.7%)

Income in Sandoval County

Income Overview in Sandoval County

Per Capita Income in Sandoval County is $36,603, while median incomes of families and households are $86,062 and $76,424 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income149,460$36,603
Median Family Income39,850$86,062
Mean Family Income39,850$108,005
Median Household Income54,911$76,424
Mean Household Income54,911$96,937
Income Deficit39,850$11,112
Wage / Income Gap (%)149,46027.37%
Wage / Income Gap ($)149,46072.63¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index149,4600.42

Earnings by Sex in Sandoval County

Average Earnings in Sandoval County are $40,094, $45,700 for men and $33,194 for women, a difference of 27.4%.
Earnings by Sex in Sandoval County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male39,213 (53.1%)$45,700
Female34,634 (46.9%)$33,194
Total73,847 (100.0%)$40,094

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Sandoval County

The most common earnings brackets in Sandoval County are $100,000+ for men (6,787 | 17.3%) and $55,000 to $64,999 for women (3,054 | 8.8%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Sandoval County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less1,676 (4.3%)2,373 (6.9%)
$2,500 to $4,9991,070 (2.7%)1,388 (4.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4991,203 (3.1%)1,594 (4.6%)
$7,500 to $9,999751 (1.9%)962 (2.8%)
$10,000 to $12,499924 (2.4%)1,399 (4.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9991,136 (2.9%)874 (2.5%)
$15,000 to $17,4991,090 (2.8%)1,005 (2.9%)
$17,500 to $19,999769 (2.0%)1,386 (4.0%)
$20,000 to $22,499820 (2.1%)1,010 (2.9%)
$22,500 to $24,9991,315 (3.4%)1,423 (4.1%)
$25,000 to $29,9991,864 (4.8%)2,592 (7.5%)
$30,000 to $34,9992,199 (5.6%)2,089 (6.0%)
$35,000 to $39,9992,062 (5.3%)1,864 (5.4%)
$40,000 to $44,9992,376 (6.1%)1,974 (5.7%)
$45,000 to $49,9991,957 (5.0%)1,415 (4.1%)
$50,000 to $54,9991,671 (4.3%)1,163 (3.4%)
$55,000 to $64,9993,059 (7.8%)3,054 (8.8%)
$65,000 to $74,9992,828 (7.2%)2,170 (6.3%)
$75,000 to $99,9993,656 (9.3%)2,556 (7.4%)
$100,000+6,787 (17.3%)2,343 (6.8%)
Total39,213 (100.0%)34,634 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Sandoval County

Average earnings in Sandoval County are $50,836 for men and $38,834 for women, a difference of 23.6%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $85,250, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $33,287. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $67,303, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $23,162.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Sandoval County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$33,287$23,162
High School Diploma$37,673$30,000
College or Associate's Degree$48,554$33,377
Bachelor's Degree$69,543$47,585
Graduate Degree$85,250$67,303
Total$50,836$38,834

Family Income in Sandoval County

Family Income Brackets in Sandoval County

According to the Sandoval County family income data, there are 8,408 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.1% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 677 families (1.7%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Sandoval County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001,0362.6%
$10,000 to $14,9996771.7%
$15,000 to $24,9991,3153.3%
$25,000 to $34,9992,0325.1%
$35,000 to $49,9993,9459.9%
$50,000 to $74,9997,93019.9%
$75,000 to $99,9996,25615.7%
$100,000 to $149,9998,40821.1%
$150,000 to $199,9994,38411.0%
$200,000+3,8659.7%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Sandoval County

7+ person families (1,110 | 2.8%) account for the highest median family income in Sandoval County with $125,769 per family, while 2-person families (20,256 | 50.8%) have the highest median income of $36,840 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Sandoval County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families20,256 (50.8%)$73,681
3-Person Families7,805 (19.6%)$88,886
4-Person Families6,671 (16.7%)$105,250
5-Person Families2,819 (7.1%)$111,676
6-Person Families1,189 (3.0%)$120,078
7+ Person Families1,110 (2.8%)$125,769
Total39,850 (100.0%)$86,062

Family Income by Number of Earners in Sandoval County

The median family income in Sandoval County is $86,062, with families comprising 3+ earners (4,284) having the highest median family income of $133,433, while families with no earners (7,792) have the lowest median family income of $58,467, accounting for 10.7% and 19.6% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Sandoval County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners7,792 (19.6%)$58,467
1 Earner13,255 (33.3%)$62,886
2 Earners14,519 (36.4%)$107,562
3+ Earners4,284 (10.7%)$133,433
Total39,850 (100.0%)$86,062

Household Income in Sandoval County

Household Income Brackets in Sandoval County

With 10,872 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Sandoval County, accounting for 19.8% of all households. In contrast, only 1,538 households (2.8%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Sandoval County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0002,1964.0%
$10,000 to $14,9991,5382.8%
$15,000 to $24,9993,0205.5%
$25,000 to $34,9993,2956.0%
$35,000 to $49,9996,09511.1%
$50,000 to $74,99910,87219.8%
$75,000 to $99,9998,23715.0%
$100,000 to $149,99910,59819.3%
$150,000 to $199,9994,8878.9%
$200,000+4,2287.7%

Household Income by Householder Age in Sandoval County

The median household income in Sandoval County is $76,424, with the highest median household income of $91,276 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 20,915 households (38.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $58,568, with 1,005 households (1.8%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Sandoval County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years1,005 (1.8%)$58,568
25 to 44 Years16,000 (29.1%)$77,348
45 to 64 Years20,915 (38.1%)$91,276
65+ Years16,991 (30.9%)$63,980
Total54,911 (100.0%)$76,424

Poverty in Sandoval County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Sandoval County

With 8.7% poverty level for males and 11.5% for females among the residents of Sandoval County, 6 to 11 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 758 males (12.8%) and 139 females (17.3%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Sandoval County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years479 (12.7%)468 (13.7%)
5 Years73 (10.8%)139 (17.3%)
6 to 11 Years758 (12.8%)470 (9.3%)
12 to 14 Years269 (7.8%)416 (12.1%)
15 Years78 (6.0%)99 (11.8%)
16 and 17 Years188 (9.0%)145 (6.6%)
18 to 24 Years759 (12.4%)934 (16.4%)
25 to 34 Years794 (8.7%)1,280 (14.3%)
35 to 44 Years903 (9.2%)1,338 (13.7%)
45 to 54 Years643 (7.1%)776 (8.5%)
55 to 64 Years671 (7.0%)997 (9.7%)
65 to 74 Years525 (6.4%)791 (8.5%)
75 Years and over241 (5.3%)731 (12.6%)
Total6,381 (8.7%)8,584 (11.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Sandoval County

According to the poverty statistics in Sandoval County, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 16 and 17 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 94.7% of males and 93.4% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Sandoval County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years3,283 (87.3%)2,957 (86.3%)
5 Years605 (89.2%)666 (82.7%)
6 to 11 Years5,167 (87.2%)4,576 (90.7%)
12 to 14 Years3,165 (92.2%)3,029 (87.9%)
15 Years1,215 (94.0%)739 (88.2%)
16 and 17 Years1,890 (90.9%)2,062 (93.4%)
18 to 24 Years5,377 (87.6%)4,767 (83.6%)
25 to 34 Years8,333 (91.3%)7,654 (85.7%)
35 to 44 Years8,857 (90.7%)8,428 (86.3%)
45 to 54 Years8,367 (92.9%)8,335 (91.5%)
55 to 64 Years8,925 (93.0%)9,321 (90.3%)
65 to 74 Years7,667 (93.6%)8,548 (91.5%)
75 Years and over4,341 (94.7%)5,083 (87.4%)
Total67,192 (91.3%)66,165 (88.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Sandoval County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Sandoval County show that 4.0% or 1,188 of the total 29,889 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 24.3%, comprising of 81 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 3.2%, which includes 596 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Sandoval County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children18,330 (96.9%)596 (3.2%)
1 or 2 Children8,075 (95.6%)369 (4.4%)
3 or 4 Children2,044 (93.5%)142 (6.5%)
5 or more Children252 (75.7%)81 (24.3%)
Total28,701 (96.0%)1,188 (4.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Sandoval County

According to the poverty data in Sandoval County, 12.1% or 358 single-father households and 19.4% or 1,360 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 69 households (22.5%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 11 households (57.9%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Sandoval County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children99 (7.1%)451 (17.9%)
1 or 2 Children190 (15.2%)793 (20.3%)
3 or 4 Children69 (22.5%)105 (18.6%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)11 (57.9%)
Total358 (12.1%)1,360 (19.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Sandoval County

The poverty data for Sandoval County shows that 1,188 of the married-couple family households (4.0%) and 1,718 of the single-parent households (17.2%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 81 households (24.3%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 11 household (50.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Sandoval County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children596 (3.2%)550 (14.1%)
1 or 2 Children369 (4.4%)983 (19.1%)
3 or 4 Children142 (6.5%)174 (20.0%)
5 or more Children81 (24.3%)11 (50.0%)
Total1,188 (4.0%)1,718 (17.2%)

Employment Characteristics in Sandoval County

Employment by Class of Employer in Sandoval County

Among the 66,313 employed individuals in Sandoval County, private company employees (40,368 | 60.9%), local government employees (6,028 | 9.1%), and not-for-profit organizations (5,006 | 7.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Sandoval County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees40,36860.9%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)2,3403.5%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)3,8225.8%
Not-for-profit Organizations5,0067.5%
Local Government Employees6,0289.1%
State Government Employees3,9956.0%
Federal Government Employees4,4856.8%
Unpaid Family Workers2690.4%
Total66,313100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Sandoval County

According to the labor force statistics for Sandoval County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (120,127), 59.4% or 71,355 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.9% or 4,210 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 81.8% or 16,018 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 15.3% or 488 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Sandoval County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years3,189 (40.2%)488 (15.3%)
20 to 24 Years5,977 (72.4%)843 (14.1%)
25 to 29 Years6,789 (79.3%)401 (5.9%)
30 to 34 Years7,702 (80.7%)508 (6.6%)
35 to 44 Years16,018 (81.8%)801 (5.0%)
45 to 54 Years14,700 (80.9%)573 (3.9%)
55 to 59 Years6,400 (70.8%)218 (3.4%)
60 to 64 Years5,608 (51.5%)252 (4.5%)
65 to 74 Years4,305 (24.5%)112 (2.6%)
75 Years and over730 (6.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total71,355 (59.4%)4,210 (5.9%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Sandoval County

According to labor force statistics for Sandoval County, 75.5% of individuals (57,219) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (75,787) are in the labor force, with 4.8% or 2,747 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 82.1% or 19,148 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 10.1% or 333 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Sandoval County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School3,301 (56.7%)588 (10.1%)
High School Diploma13,529 (68.5%)1,146 (5.8%)
College / Associate Degree21,245 (79.0%)1,452 (5.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher19,148 (82.1%)606 (2.6%)
Total57,219 (75.5%)3,638 (4.8%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Sandoval County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Sandoval County are Community & Social Service (7,620 | 11.4%), Management (7,030 | 10.5%), Computers, Engineering & Science (4,744 | 7.1%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (4,570 | 6.8%), and Education Instruction & Library (4,347 | 6.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Sandoval County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Sandoval County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (86.9%), Computers, Engineering & Science (75.9%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (68.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (72.6%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (70.2%), and Education Instruction & Library (66.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Sandoval County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management3,925 (55.8%)3,105 (44.2%)
Business & Financial1,349 (42.6%)1,816 (57.4%)
Computers, Engineering & Science3,601 (75.9%)1,143 (24.1%)
Computers & Mathematics1,323 (68.2%)617 (31.8%)
Architecture & Engineering1,681 (86.9%)254 (13.1%)
Life, Physical & Social Science597 (68.7%)272 (31.3%)
Community & Social Service 2,933 (38.5%)4,687 (61.5%)
Education, Arts & Media647 (44.8%)796 (55.2%)
Legal Services & Support464 (47.3%)516 (52.6%)
Education Instruction & Library1,466 (33.7%)2,881 (66.3%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment356 (41.9%)494 (58.1%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating1,362 (29.8%)3,208 (70.2%)
Health Technologists841 (27.4%)2,226 (72.6%)
Total (Category)13,170 (48.5%)13,959 (51.4%)
Total (Overall)35,612 (53.2%)31,338 (46.8%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Sandoval County are Food Preparation & Serving (3,524 | 5.3%), Healthcare Support (2,390 | 3.6%), Security & Protection (1,775 | 2.6%), Cleaning & Maintenance (1,732 | 2.6%), and Personal Care & Service (1,444 | 2.2%).
Services Occupations in Sandoval County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Sandoval County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (88.5%), Security & Protection (82.3%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (80.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (81.4%), Personal Care & Service (70.1%), and Food Preparation & Serving (59.3%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Sandoval County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support444 (18.6%)1,946 (81.4%)
Security & Protection1,460 (82.3%)315 (17.7%)
Firefighting & Prevention706 (76.5%)217 (23.5%)
Law Enforcement754 (88.5%)98 (11.5%)
Food Preparation & Serving1,435 (40.7%)2,089 (59.3%)
Cleaning & Maintenance1,394 (80.5%)338 (19.5%)
Personal Care & Service432 (29.9%)1,012 (70.1%)
Total (Category)5,165 (47.5%)5,700 (52.5%)
Total (Overall)35,612 (53.2%)31,338 (46.8%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Sandoval County are Office & Administration (9,168 | 13.7%), and Sales & Related (7,264 | 10.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Sandoval County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Sandoval County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related3,629 (50.0%)3,635 (50.0%)
Office & Administration2,464 (26.9%)6,704 (73.1%)
Total (Category)6,093 (37.1%)10,339 (62.9%)
Total (Overall)35,612 (53.2%)31,338 (46.8%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Sandoval County are Construction & Extraction (3,379 | 5.1%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (2,993 | 4.5%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (229 | 0.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Sandoval County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Sandoval County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry178 (77.7%)51 (22.3%)
Construction & Extraction3,313 (98.1%)66 (1.9%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair2,815 (94.1%)178 (5.9%)
Total (Category)6,306 (95.5%)295 (4.5%)
Total (Overall)35,612 (53.2%)31,338 (46.8%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Sandoval County are Transportation (2,080 | 3.1%), Production (2,020 | 3.0%), and Material Moving (1,823 | 2.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Sandoval County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Sandoval County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production1,618 (80.1%)402 (19.9%)
Transportation1,767 (85.0%)313 (15.0%)
Material Moving1,493 (81.9%)330 (18.1%)
Total (Category)4,878 (82.4%)1,045 (17.6%)
Total (Overall)35,612 (53.2%)31,338 (46.8%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Sandoval County

Employment Industries in Sandoval County

The major employment industries in Sandoval County include Health Care & Social Assistance (9,909 | 14.8%), Retail Trade (7,685 | 11.5%), Educational Services (6,090 | 9.1%), Professional & Scientific (5,530 | 8.3%), and Public Administration (5,198 | 7.8%).
Employment Industries in Sandoval County

Employment Industries by Sex in Sandoval County

The Sandoval County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (95.1%), Construction (92.3%), and Utilities (83.7%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (72.9%), Educational Services (68.3%), and Enterprise Management (66.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Sandoval County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting513 (76.0%)162 (24.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction156 (95.1%)8 (4.9%)
Construction4,569 (92.3%)381 (7.7%)
Manufacturing2,719 (75.2%)895 (24.8%)
Wholesale Trade1,235 (70.2%)525 (29.8%)
Retail Trade3,930 (51.1%)3,755 (48.9%)
Transportation & Warehousing1,737 (77.1%)516 (22.9%)
Utilities534 (83.7%)104 (16.3%)
Information660 (60.1%)439 (40.0%)
Finance & Insurance1,342 (42.3%)1,829 (57.7%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing1,006 (57.8%)736 (42.2%)
Professional & Scientific3,372 (61.0%)2,158 (39.0%)
Enterprise Management5 (33.3%)10 (66.7%)
Administrative & Support1,386 (53.3%)1,216 (46.7%)
Educational Services1,933 (31.7%)4,157 (68.3%)
Health Care & Social Assistance2,690 (27.2%)7,219 (72.9%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation923 (50.6%)901 (49.4%)
Accommodation & Food Services1,844 (42.9%)2,457 (57.1%)
Public Administration2,978 (57.3%)2,220 (42.7%)
Total35,612 (53.2%)31,338 (46.8%)

Education in Sandoval County

School Enrollment in Sandoval County

The most common levels of schooling among the 36,798 students in Sandoval County are high school (8,905 | 24.2%), middle school (8,664 | 23.5%), and college / undergraduate (7,429 | 20.2%).
School Enrollment in Sandoval County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1,6344.4%
Kindergarten1,6704.5%
Elementary School7,05819.2%
Middle School8,66423.5%
High School8,90524.2%
College / Undergraduate7,42920.2%
Graduate / Professional1,4383.9%
Total36,798100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Sandoval County

Out of a total of 36,798 students who are enrolled in schools in Sandoval County, 4,710 (12.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 32,088 (87.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 479 (37.8% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 2,184 (94.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Sandoval County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds788 (62.2%)479 (37.8%)
5 to 9 Year Old7,084 (87.0%)1,058 (13.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds9,694 (88.8%)1,224 (11.2%)
15 to 17 Year Olds5,692 (90.6%)589 (9.4%)
18 to 19 Year Olds2,184 (94.0%)140 (6.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds2,955 (93.4%)207 (6.6%)
25 to 34 Year Olds1,524 (85.1%)267 (14.9%)
35 Years and over2,157 (74.1%)756 (26.0%)
Total32,088 (87.2%)4,710 (12.8%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Sandoval County

Business (7,026 | 19.2%), education (4,555 | 12.4%), science & technology (3,680 | 10.1%), social sciences (3,136 | 8.6%), and engineering (2,657 | 7.3%) are the most common fields of study among 36,599 individuals in Sandoval County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Sandoval County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics1,2253.4%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural2,4366.7%
Physical & Health Sciences1,4614.0%
Psychology1,9275.3%
Social Sciences3,1368.6%
Engineering2,6577.3%
Multidisciplinary Studies2280.6%
Science & Technology3,68010.1%
Business7,02619.2%
Education4,55512.4%
Literature & Languages1,7154.7%
Liberal Arts & History2,1515.9%
Visual & Performing Arts1,4634.0%
Communications1,0192.8%
Arts & Humanities1,9205.2%
Total36,599100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Sandoval County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Sandoval County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Sandoval County are males with 2 vehicles (14,552, accounting for 41.3%) and females with 2 vehicles (11,992, making up 46.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Sandoval County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle380 (1.1%)288 (0.9%)
1 Vehicle3,878 (11.0%)5,622 (18.1%)
2 Vehicles14,552 (41.3%)11,992 (38.7%)
3 Vehicles9,765 (27.7%)7,482 (24.1%)
4 Vehicles3,756 (10.7%)3,531 (11.4%)
5 or more Vehicles2,899 (8.2%)2,094 (6.8%)
Total35,230 (100.0%)31,009 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Sandoval County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Sandoval County are 30 to 34 minutes (10,032 commuters, 17.3%), 20 to 24 minutes (7,819 commuters, 13.5%), and 45 to 59 minutes (6,432 commuters, 11.1%).
Commute Time in Sandoval County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1,7113.0%
5 to 9 Minutes4,4477.7%
10 to 14 Minutes5,75610.0%
15 to 19 Minutes6,06110.5%
20 to 24 Minutes7,81913.5%
25 to 29 Minutes4,8718.4%
30 to 34 Minutes10,03217.3%
35 to 39 Minutes2,4724.3%
40 to 44 Minutes3,2975.7%
45 to 59 Minutes6,43211.1%
60 to 89 Minutes3,5146.1%
90 or more Minutes1,4562.5%

Commute Time by Sex in Sandoval County

The most common commute times in Sandoval County are 30 to 34 minutes (5,645 commuters, 17.8%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (4,387 commuters, 16.7%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Sandoval County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes659 (2.1%)1,052 (4.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes2,281 (7.2%)2,166 (8.3%)
10 to 14 Minutes3,137 (9.9%)2,619 (10.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes2,992 (9.5%)3,069 (11.7%)
20 to 24 Minutes4,408 (13.9%)3,411 (13.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes2,854 (9.0%)2,017 (7.7%)
30 to 34 Minutes5,645 (17.8%)4,387 (16.7%)
35 to 39 Minutes1,338 (4.2%)1,134 (4.3%)
40 to 44 Minutes1,829 (5.8%)1,468 (5.6%)
45 to 59 Minutes3,714 (11.7%)2,718 (10.4%)
60 to 89 Minutes1,950 (6.2%)1,564 (6.0%)
90 or more Minutes861 (2.7%)595 (2.3%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Sandoval County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Sandoval County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (4,636, 14.6%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (4,601, 17.6%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Sandoval County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM1,721 (5.4%)726 (2.8%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM1,733 (5.5%)512 (1.9%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM2,342 (7.4%)1,257 (4.8%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM4,078 (12.9%)2,691 (10.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM3,938 (12.4%)3,438 (13.1%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM4,636 (14.6%)4,601 (17.6%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM3,890 (12.3%)3,412 (13.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM2,887 (9.1%)2,470 (9.4%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM802 (2.5%)866 (3.3%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM958 (3.0%)1,572 (6.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM674 (2.1%)1,188 (4.5%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM257 (0.8%)118 (0.4%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM1,762 (5.6%)2,240 (8.6%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM1,990 (6.3%)1,109 (4.2%)
Total31,668 (100.0%)26,200 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Sandoval County

Occupancy by Ownership in Sandoval County

Of the total 54,911 dwellings in Sandoval County, owner-occupied units account for 44,502 (81.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 10,409 (19.0%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Sandoval County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units44,50281.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units10,40919.0%
Total Occupied Housing Units54,911100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Sandoval County

Occupancy by Household Size in Sandoval County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household11,41020.8%
2-Person Household22,08840.2%
3-Person Household8,74715.9%
4+ Person Household12,66623.1%
Total Housing Units54,911100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Sandoval County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Sandoval County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household8,648 (75.8%)2,762 (24.2%)
2-Person Household18,810 (85.2%)3,278 (14.8%)
3-Person Household6,713 (76.7%)2,034 (23.3%)
4+ Person Household10,331 (81.6%)2,335 (18.4%)
Total Housing Units44,502 (81.0%)10,409 (19.0%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Sandoval County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Sandoval County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School2,437 (64.7%)1,328 (35.3%)
High School Diploma8,818 (76.3%)2,739 (23.7%)
College/Associate Degree15,295 (81.8%)3,410 (18.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher17,952 (86.0%)2,932 (14.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Sandoval County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Sandoval County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years7,57413.8%
35 to 44 Years9,43117.2%
45 to 54 Years9,76217.8%
55 to 64 Years11,15320.3%
65 to 74 Years10,47219.1%
75 to 84 Years5,0119.1%
85 Years and Over1,5082.8%
Total54,911100.0%

Housing Finances in Sandoval County

Median Income by Occupancy in Sandoval County

Median Income by Occupancy in Sandoval County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied44,502 (81.0%)$85,164
Renter-Occupied10,409 (19.0%)$49,944
Average54,911 (100.0%)$76,424

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Sandoval County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Sandoval County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000797 (1.8%)439 (4.2%)
$5,000 to $9,999537 (1.2%)403 (3.9%)
$10,000 to $14,9991,056 (2.4%)489 (4.7%)
$15,000 to $19,9991,069 (2.4%)423 (4.1%)
$20,000 to $24,999961 (2.2%)541 (5.2%)
$25,000 to $34,9992,314 (5.2%)1,003 (9.6%)
$35,000 to $49,9994,157 (9.3%)1,916 (18.4%)
$50,000 to $74,9998,360 (18.8%)2,503 (24.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9997,095 (15.9%)1,151 (11.1%)
$100,000 to $149,9999,419 (21.2%)1,153 (11.1%)
$150,000 or more8,737 (19.6%)388 (3.7%)
Total44,502 (100.0%)10,409 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Sandoval County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Sandoval County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3003,638 (8.2%)141 (1.3%)
$300 to $4996,476 (14.5%)65 (0.6%)
$500 to $7996,016 (13.5%)537 (5.2%)
$800 to $9993,258 (7.3%)1,067 (10.2%)
$1,000 to $1,49910,745 (24.1%)4,017 (38.6%)
$1,500 to $1,9997,694 (17.3%)2,076 (19.9%)
$2,000 to $2,4993,246 (7.3%)436 (4.2%)
$2,500 to $2,9991,977 (4.4%)29 (0.3%)
$3,000 or more1,452 (3.3%)126 (1.2%)
Total44,502 (100.0%)10,409 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Sandoval County

Housing Structures in Sandoval County

Housing Structures in Sandoval County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached46,50184.7%
Single Unit, Attached1,4392.6%
2 Unit Apartments1360.3%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,1982.2%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments6051.1%
10 or more Apartments1,2002.2%
Mobile Home / Other3,8327.0%
Total54,911100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Sandoval County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Sandoval County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached40,191 (86.4%)6,310 (13.6%)
Single Unit, Attached1,094 (76.0%)345 (24.0%)
2 Unit Apartments31 (22.8%)105 (77.2%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments79 (6.6%)1,119 (93.4%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments132 (21.8%)473 (78.2%)
10 or more Apartments146 (12.2%)1,054 (87.8%)
Mobile Home / Other2,829 (73.8%)1,003 (26.2%)
Total44,502 (81.0%)10,409 (19.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Sandoval County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Sandoval County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room108 (0.2%)242 (2.3%)
2 or 3 Rooms1,060 (2.4%)1,062 (10.2%)
4 or 5 Rooms13,949 (31.3%)4,209 (40.4%)
6 or 7 Rooms17,699 (39.8%)3,336 (32.1%)
8 or more Rooms11,686 (26.3%)1,560 (15.0%)
Total44,502 (100.0%)10,409 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Sandoval County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Sandoval County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas33,958 (76.3%)7,104 (68.2%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas2,527 (5.7%)920 (8.8%)
Electricity4,899 (11.0%)1,647 (15.8%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene103 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)22 (0.2%)
All other Fuels2,970 (6.7%)716 (6.9%)
No Fuel Used45 (0.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total44,502 (100.0%)10,409 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Sandoval County

Household Vehicle Usage in Sandoval County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle852 (1.9%)777 (7.5%)
1 Vehicle10,550 (23.7%)3,911 (37.6%)
2 Vehicles18,207 (40.9%)4,119 (39.6%)
3 or more Vehicles14,893 (33.5%)1,602 (15.4%)
Total44,502 (100.0%)10,409 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Sandoval County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Sandoval County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units16,61727,885
Median Property Value$245,500$264,200
Median Household Income$68,036$6,171
Monthly Housing Costs$460$1,428
Real Estate Taxes$1,926$1,323

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Sandoval County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Sandoval County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0001,233 (7.4%)630 (2.3%)
$50,000 to $99,9991,021 (6.1%)454 (1.6%)
$100,000 to $299,9997,985 (48.0%)15,744 (56.5%)
$300,000 to $499,9994,112 (24.7%)7,978 (28.6%)
$500,000 to $749,9991,129 (6.8%)2,115 (7.6%)
$750,000 to $999,999441 (2.6%)577 (2.1%)
$1,000,000 or more696 (4.2%)387 (1.4%)
Total16,617 (100.0%)27,885 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Sandoval County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Sandoval County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0001,021 (6.1%)165 (0.6%)
$10,000 to $24,9991,889 (11.4%)313 (1.1%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,292 (7.8%)1,197 (4.3%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,694 (10.2%)1,022 (3.7%)
$50,000 to $74,9993,090 (18.6%)2,463 (8.8%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,503 (15.1%)5,270 (18.9%)
$100,000 to $149,9992,562 (15.4%)4,592 (16.5%)
$150,000 or more2,566 (15.4%)6,857 (24.6%)
Total16,617 (100.0%)27,885 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Sandoval County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Sandoval County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x4,192 (25.2%)94,600 (339.3%)
2.0x to 2.9x2,602 (15.7%)7,163 (25.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x2,241 (13.5%)6,805 (24.4%)
4.0x or more7,264 (43.7%)5,157 (18.5%)
Total16,617 (100.0%)27,885 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Sandoval County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Sandoval County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8002,147 (12.9%)104 (0.4%)
$800 to $1,4993,439 (20.7%)1,746 (6.3%)
$800 to $1,4998,404 (50.6%)5,669 (20.3%)
Total16,617 (100.0%)27,885 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Sandoval County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sandoval County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sandoval County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years8,825 (98.2%)158 (1.8%)
6 to 18 Years24,888 (95.1%)1,278 (4.9%)
19 to 25 Years10,380 (87.8%)1,441 (12.2%)
26 to 34 Years14,080 (86.3%)2,241 (13.7%)
35 to 44 Years17,720 (90.8%)1,789 (9.2%)
45 to 54 Years16,667 (92.0%)1,440 (8.0%)
55 to 64 Years18,557 (93.2%)1,352 (6.8%)
65 to 74 Years17,434 (99.5%)97 (0.5%)
75 Years and older10,356 (99.6%)40 (0.4%)
Total138,907 (93.4%)9,836 (6.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Sandoval County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Sandoval County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born8,825 (98.2%)158 (1.8%)
Foreign Born, Citizen24,888 (95.1%)1,278 (4.9%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen10,380 (87.8%)1,441 (12.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Sandoval County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Sandoval County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00010,909 (85.5%)1,849 (14.5%)
$25,000 to $49,99919,785 (91.2%)1,902 (8.8%)
$50,000 to $74,99923,494 (93.0%)1,770 (7.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99921,788 (92.9%)1,673 (7.1%)
$100,000 and over62,562 (96.0%)2,625 (4.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sandoval County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sandoval County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 65,269 (58.7%)4,329 (48.2%)
6 to 18 Years10,631 (40.6%)16,125 (61.6%)
19 to 25 Years4,006 (33.9%)6,632 (56.1%)
25 to 34 Years5,426 (33.3%)9,628 (59.0%)
35 to 44 Years4,848 (24.8%)13,953 (71.5%)
45 to 54 Years3,609 (19.9%)14,038 (77.5%)
55 to 64 Years5,066 (25.5%)15,043 (75.6%)
65 to 74 Years16,597 (94.7%)9,796 (55.9%)
75 Years and over10,268 (98.8%)6,149 (59.2%)
Total65,720 (44.2%)95,693 (64.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Sandoval County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Sandoval County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)14 (0.4%)
5 to 17 Years963 (7.1%)334 (2.7%)
18 to 34 Years951 (6.3%)1,053 (7.2%)
35 to 64 Years4,157 (14.7%)3,807 (13.0%)
65 to 74 Years2,064 (25.2%)2,508 (26.9%)
75 Years and over2,228 (48.6%)2,905 (50.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Sandoval County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Sandoval County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)7 (0.2%)
5 to 17 Years128 (0.9%)35 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years94 (0.6%)76 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years1,093 (3.9%)749 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years1,102 (13.5%)771 (8.3%)
75 Years and over1,217 (26.6%)1,106 (19.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Sandoval County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)7 (0.2%)
5 to 17 Years93 (0.7%)55 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years198 (1.3%)167 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years604 (2.1%)544 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years312 (3.8%)474 (5.1%)
75 Years and over358 (7.8%)521 (9.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Sandoval County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years779 (5.7%)221 (1.8%)
18 to 34 Years535 (3.5%)643 (4.4%)
35 to 64 Years1,601 (5.7%)1,474 (5.1%)
65 to 74 Years646 (7.9%)743 (8.0%)
75 Years and over613 (13.4%)733 (12.6%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Sandoval County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years97 (0.7%)78 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years78 (0.5%)197 (1.3%)
35 to 64 Years2,165 (7.6%)1,858 (6.4%)
65 to 74 Years978 (11.9%)1,508 (16.2%)
75 Years and over1,123 (24.5%)1,870 (32.2%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Sandoval County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years207 (1.5%)90 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years84 (0.6%)54 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years530 (1.9%)754 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years311 (3.8%)327 (3.5%)
75 Years and over349 (7.6%)738 (12.7%)

Technology Access in Sandoval County

Computing Device Access in Sandoval County

Computing Device Access in Sandoval County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop45,03382.0%
Smartphone47,52786.6%
Tablet33,54661.1%
No Computing Device3,8297.0%
Total54,911100.0%

Internet Access in Sandoval County

Internet Access in Sandoval County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet1740.3%
Broadband Home37,67868.6%
Cellular Data Only6,85812.5%
Satellite Internet7,38113.4%
No Internet6,30411.5%
Total54,911100.0%

Sandoval County Summary

Sandoval County, located in the north-central part of New Mexico, is the third most populous county in the state. It is bordered by Rio Arriba County to the north, Santa Fe County to the east, Bernalillo County to the south, and Cibola and McKinley counties to the west. The county seat is Bernalillo, and the largest city is Rio Rancho.

Geography

Sandoval County covers an area of 3,716 square miles, making it the largest county in New Mexico. The county is located in the Rio Grande Valley, and is home to the Sandia Mountains, the Jemez Mountains, and the Manzano Mountains. The Rio Grande River runs through the county, and there are several lakes, including Caballo Lake, Heron Lake, and El Vado Lake. The county is mostly desert, with some grasslands and forests.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Sandoval County had a population of 131,561. The population was 54.3% Hispanic or Latino, 33.2% non-Hispanic White, 8.2% Native American, 2.2% Asian, and 1.9% African American. The median household income was $50,945, and the median family income was $58,837.

Economy

Sandoval County is home to several major industries, including oil and gas, agriculture, and tourism. The county is home to the San Juan Basin, which is one of the largest oil and gas fields in the United States. Agriculture is also an important part of the economy, with the county producing a variety of crops, including alfalfa, corn, and wheat. Tourism is also a major industry, with the county being home to several national parks and monuments, including the Petroglyph National Monument and the Valles Caldera National Preserve.

History

Sandoval County was established in 1903, and was named after Don Diego de Vargas, who was the governor of New Mexico from 1692 to 1697. The county was originally part of Bernalillo County, but was split off in 1903. The county seat was originally located in Bernalillo, but was moved to Rio Rancho in 1981.
Sandoval County has a long history of Native American settlement, with the Pueblo Indians living in the area for centuries. The county was also home to several Spanish settlements, including the towns of Bernalillo and Alameda. The county was also home to several military forts, including Fort Marcy and Fort Craig.
Today, Sandoval County is a rapidly growing county, with a diverse population and economy. The county is home to several major industries, including oil and gas, agriculture, and tourism. The county is also home to several national parks and monuments, making it a popular destination for tourists.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Sandoval County?
Total Population of Sandoval County is 149,460.
What is the Total Male Population of Sandoval County?
Total Male Population of Sandoval County is 74,086.
What is the Total Female Population of Sandoval County?
Total Female Population of Sandoval County is 75,374.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Sandoval County?
There are 98.29 Males per 100 Females in Sandoval County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Sandoval County?
There are 101.74 Females per 100 Males in Sandoval County.
What is the Median Population Age in Sandoval County?
Median Population Age in Sandoval County is 40.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Sandoval County
Average Family Size in Sandoval County is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Sandoval County
Average Household Size in Sandoval County is 2.7 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Sandoval County?
Per Capita income in Sandoval County is $36,603.
What is the Median Family Income in Sandoval County?
Median Family Income in Sandoval County is $86,062.
What is the Median Household income in Sandoval County?
Median Household Income in Sandoval County is $76,424.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Sandoval County?
Income or Wage Gap in Sandoval County is 27.4%.
Women in Sandoval County earn 72.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Sandoval County?
Family Income Deficit in Sandoval County is $11,112.
Families that are below poverty line in Sandoval County earn $11,112 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Sandoval County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Sandoval County is 0.42.
How Large is the Labor Force in Sandoval County?
There are 71,355 People in the Labor Forcein in Sandoval County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Sandoval County?
59.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Sandoval County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Sandoval County?
Unemployment Rate in Sandoval County is 5.9%.