Jal City, New Mexico
As of the census of 2000, there were 1996 people in the city, organized into 457 households, and 284 families living in the city. The population density was 412.8 people per square mile (159.38/kmē), making it the 112th most densely populated city in New Mexico. There were 957 housing units at an average density of 197.7 per square mile (76.33/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.69 persons, and the average family size was 3.18 persons. Age range in the city was well distributed with 28.7% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 22.8% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 17% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 91.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.5 males. The median age was 38.6 years, The median age of males was 38.3 years, for females the median age was 38.8 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 66.38% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 1.35% American Indian, 0% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 4.61% from two or more races and 27.05% Other races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the city was $30848, it is the 88th wealthiest city in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $35500, it would be the 81st highest city by median family income in the U.S. state of New Mexico. The per capita income for the city was $14354, it is New Mexico's 92nd wealthiest city by per capita income. The median income of city was $20469, The median income for males was $26738, compared to $11719 for females.
In 2000, 547 pupils and students, of which 43.88% are male and 56.12% are female, 27.4% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 3.47% nursery or pri school, 3.66% kindergarten, 50.82% elementary school, 32.36% high school and 9.69% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1996 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1996 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1980 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1955 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1968 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1965 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1963 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1984 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 2012 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 2023 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 2045 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 8 | 11 | 19 |
| Kindergarten | 7 | 13 | 20 |
| Elementary school | 131 | 147 | 278 |
| High school | 85 | 92 | 177 |
| College or graduate school | 9 | 44 | 53 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jal city, New Mexico | $30848 | $35500 | $14354 |
| Lea County, New Mexico | $29799 | $34665 | $14184 |
| New Mexico, United States | $34133 | $39425 | $17261 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |