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South River

County:
San Juan County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
8.533
State:
New Mexico

South River is a CDP located in San Juan County, New Mexico. South River has a 2025 population of 1,980. South River is currently growing at a rate of 7.14% annually but its population has decreased by -11.92% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,248 in 2020.

The average household income in South River is $89,733 with a poverty rate of 14.64%.The median age in South River is 56.5 years: 55.6 years for males, and 57.5 years for females.

2K
Total Population
232
Density (mi²)
132 7.14%
Growth

South River Population

South River Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of South River includes 73.34% White, 10.54% Black or African American, 9.6% Native American, 3.26% other race, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White1,16973.34%
Black or African American16810.54%
Native American1539.6%
Other race523.26%
Two or more races523.26%

South River Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

South River's average per capita income is $30,030. Household income levels show a median of $56,307. The poverty rate stands at 14.64%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$66,813-
Families$60,125$95,930
Households$56,307$89,733
Non Families$26,042$58,748

$30,030

Average Income

$56,307

Median Household Income

14.64%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)