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South River, NM
Census-designated place in San Juan County, New Mexico.
Population
1,810
Land area
8.5sq mi
People per sq mi
212
ZIP codes
0
South River and its ZIP codes
South River at a glance
- South River is about 12 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $68,668 a year, 7% more than the New Mexico figure of $64,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $260,100 (5% above New Mexico).
Local data for South River, NM
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
South River, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,668
Poverty rate
13.7%
Median home value
$260,100
Homeownership
88.8%
Bachelor's or higher
16.3%
Median age
49.3
Average commute
32.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (231), German Americans (182), Mexican Americans (121).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Juan County. PPP loans are for South River.
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Aug 2026, +0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,822
47,793 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,931
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.2B
FY 2026, $9,767 per person
How people get to work
South River, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone94.1%
- Carpooled0.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.0%
Average one-way commute: 32.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
South River, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
423
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
135
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 17°F
10.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in South River, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.5%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
17.6%
U.S. 12.8% +4.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.4%
U.S. 11.1% +1.3 pts
Cities near South River
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Flora VistaCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 5 |
| SpencervilleCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 5.3 |
| Crouch MesaCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 20.7 |
| AztecCity | 4.4 mi | 17.1 |
| North Light PlantCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 2.2 |
| BloomfieldCity | 5.6 mi | 18.5 |
| Lee AcresCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 10.3 |
| FarmingtonCity | 7.3 mi | 34.5 |
| West HammondCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 9.1 |
| AngusturaCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 4.8 |
| Center PointCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 9.2 |
| SullivanCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 9.8 |
| Totah VistaCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| La PlataCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 22.2 |
| BlancoCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 6.1 |
| Napi HeadquartersCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is South River, NM in?
- South River is in San Juan County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of South River, NM?
- About 1,810 people live in South River, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near South River?
- Nearby places include Flora Vista (2.3 mi), Spencerville (3.2 mi), Crouch Mesa (3.6 mi), Aztec (4.4 mi), North Light Plant (5.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023