Sandoval County Summary

Life in Sandoval County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Sandoval County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Sandoval County:

  • The population in Sandoval County is 149,460.

  • The median home value in Sandoval County is $344,355.

  • The median income in Sandoval County is $76,424.

  • The median rent in Sandoval County is $1,280.

  • The unemployment rate in Sandoval County is 5.9%.

  • The poverty rate in Sandoval County is 10.1%.

  • The average high in Sandoval County is 75.1° and there are 21.7 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Sandoval County

List Of Cities & Towns in Sandoval County

Rio Rancho, NM Population 104,351

Bernalillo, NM Population 9,286

Corrales, NM Population 8,495

Edgewood, NM Population 6,113

Placitas CDP (Sandoval County), NM Population 4,066

Jemez Pueblo, NM Population 2,070

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM Population 2,021

San Felipe Pueblo, NM Population 1,430

Algodones, NM Population 1,063

Santa Ana Pueblo, NM Population 1,006

Zia Pueblo, NM Population 899

Cuba, NM Population 547

Pueblo of Sandia Village, NM Population 515

Torreon CDP (Sandoval County), NM Population 489

Cochiti, NM Population 484

Cochiti Lake, NM Population 466

La Jara, NM Population 361

Jemez Springs, NM Population 352

San Ysidro, NM Population 219

Ponderosa, NM Population 160

Alba , NM Population 71

La Cueva, NM Population 0

Map Of Sandoval County

Sandoval County, NM Weather

  • The average high in Sandoval County is 75.1°.

  • There are 84.97 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 21.7 inches of rain each year with 4.7 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 7:59 hours of sun each day in Sandoval County.

StatSandoval County
Mean High75.1
Nice Days84.97
Rainfall21.7
Snowfall4.7
Sunny_hours7:59
75.1°
Average High
21.7
Inches of Rain

Sandoval County Photos

Bernalillo New Mexico Town Hall
Source: Public Domain
Bernalillo Church
Source: Wikipedia User Cathy from USA | CC BY-SA 2.0
Santuario De San Lorenzo
Source: Wikipedia User Cathy from USA | CC BY-SA 2.0
Edgewood New Mexico Public Library
Source: Public Domain
Rio Rancho Estates Subdivision   Nara
Source: Public Domain
Rio Rancho Population Growth
Source: Wikipedia User Khlnmusa | CC BY-SA 3.0

Sandoval County Demographics

Population over time in Sandoval County

The current population in Sandoval County is 149,460. The population has increased 3.2% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 147,327 1.6%
2021 144,954 1.6%
2020 142,704 -

Gender in Sandoval County

  • Sandoval County is 50.4% female with 75,374 female residents.

  • Sandoval County is 49.6% male with 74,086 male residents.

Female
50.4% (75,374)
Male
49.6% (74,086)
Gender Sandoval County NM USA
Female 50.4% 50.2% 50.4%
Male 49.6% 49.8% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Sandoval County

Sandoval County is:

  • 41.4% White with 61,890 White residents.

  • 2.1% African American with 3,076 African American residents.

  • 11.3% American Indian with 16,948 American Indian residents.

  • 1.4% Asian with 2,138 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 147 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 312 Other residents.

  • 2.8% Two Or More with 4,259 Two Or More residents.

  • 40.6% Hispanic with 60,690 Hispanic residents.

White
41.4% (61,890)
African American
2.1% (3,076)
American Indian
11.3% (16,948)
Asian
1.4% (2,138)
Hawaiian
0.1% (147)
Other
0.2% (312)
Two Or More
2.8% (4,259)
Hispanic
40.6% (60,690)

Table: Sandoval County By Race

Race Sandoval County NM USA
White 41.4% 35.6% 58.9%
African American 2.1% 1.8% 12.1%
American Indian 11.3% 8.5% 0.6%
Asian 1.4% 1.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.8% 2.4% 3.5%
Hispanic 40.6% 49.8% 18.7%

Household Income For Sandoval County, New Mexico

  • 4.0% of households in Sandoval County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.8% of households in Sandoval County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 5.5% of households in Sandoval County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 6.0% of households in Sandoval County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.1% of households in Sandoval County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 19.8% of households in Sandoval County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 15.0% of households in Sandoval County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 19.3% of households in Sandoval County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 8.9% of households in Sandoval County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 7.7% of households in Sandoval County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.0% (5,922)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.8% (4,205)
$15,000 to $24,999
5.5% (8,149)
$25,000 to $34,999
6.0% (9,028)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.1% (16,529)
$50,000 to $74,999
19.8% (29,567)
$75,000 to $99,999
15.0% (22,444)
$100,000 to $149,999
19.3% (28,775)
$150,000 to $199,999
8.9% (13,339)
$200,000 or more
7.7% (11,497)
Income Sandoval County NM USA
Less than $10,000 4.0% 6.8% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.8% 5.5% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 5.5% 9.7% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 6.0% 9.2% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.1% 12.0% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 19.8% 17.3% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 15.0% 12.1% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 19.3% 14.6% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 8.9% 6.6% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 7.7% 6.1% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Sandoval County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Sandoval County completed < 9th grade.

  • 5.0% of adults in Sandoval County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 25.0% of adults in Sandoval County completed high school / ged.

  • 24.0% of adults in Sandoval County completed some college.

  • 11.0% of adults in Sandoval County completed associate's degree.

  • 19.0% of adults in Sandoval County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 9.0% of adults in Sandoval County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Sandoval County completed professional degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Sandoval County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (4,483)
9-12th Grade
5% (7,473)
High School / GED
25% (37,365)
Some College
24% (35,870)
Associate's Degree
11% (16,440)
Bachelor's Degree
19% (28,397)
Master's Degree
9% (13,451)
Professional Degree
2% (2,989)
Doctorate Degree
2% (2,989)
Education Sandoval County NM USA
< 9th Grade 3% 5% 3%
9-12th Grade 5% 8% 6%
High School / GED 25% 26% 26%
Some College 24% 23% 20%
Associate's Degree 11% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 19% 16% 21%
Master's Degree 9% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 2% 2% 2%

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