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San Miguel, NM
Census-designated place in Doña Ana County, New Mexico.
Population
772
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
337
ZIP codes
0
San Miguel and its ZIP codes
San Miguel at a glance
- San Miguel is about 19 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- The median household income is $55,145, 14% below the New Mexico median of $64,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $116,500 (53% below New Mexico).
Local data for San Miguel, NM
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
San Miguel, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,145
Poverty rate
17.1%
Median home value
$116,500
Homeownership
100.0%
Bachelor's or higher
4.4%
Median age
36.4
Average commute
43.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (730), Arab Americans (36), Irish Americans (19).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Doña Ana County. PPP loans are for San Miguel.
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,236
81,834 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,742
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.86B
FY 2026, $8,464 per person
How people get to work
San Miguel, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone93.2%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other6.8%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 43.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
San Miguel, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
574
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
947
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 30°F
9.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in San Miguel, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.4%
U.S. 33.3% +6.1 pts
Diabetes
19.5%
U.S. 12.1% +7.4 pts
Smoking
12.7%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
25.4%
U.S. 11.1% +14.3 pts
Cities near San Miguel
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| La MesaCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 2.4 |
| MesquiteCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 0.8 |
| VadoCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 3 |
| San PabloCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 1.2 |
| BerinoCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 0.9 |
| ChamberinoCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 3.1 |
| TortugasCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 0.2 |
| University ParkCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 1.5 |
| MesillaTown | 9.4 mi | 5.7 |
| AnthonyCity | 12 mi | 2.7 |
| FairacresCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.1 |
| Las CrucesCity | 13 mi | 76.9 |
| Anthony, TXTown | 14 mi | 6.4 |
| La UnionCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.1 |
| Picacho HillsCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.2 |
| San YsidroCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is San Miguel, NM in?
- San Miguel is in Doñan Ana County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of San Miguel, NM?
- About 772 people live in San Miguel, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near San Miguel?
- Nearby places include La Mesa (2 mi), Mesquite (2.4 mi), Vado (4.2 mi), San Pablo (7.3 mi), Berino (8.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023