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Jal city, New Mexico

Official LSAD Designation: Jal city • Census GEOID: 3535040 • Lea County

Economy & Workforce Profile

Income, poverty, and workforce indicators for Jal city.

Economic Indicator Estimate Margin of Error
Median Household Income Suppressed —
Per Capita Income $38,078 ±$11,319
Poverty Rate 32% ±16.3%
Population Below Poverty Level 756 ±408
Unemployment Rate 18.8% ±11.8%
Civilian Labor Force, Employed 949 ±272
Broadband Internet Rate 78.6% ±13.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).