jal, new mexico

Jal is a city located in Lea County, New Mexico. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,996.

Geography

Jal is located at 32°6'44" North, 103°11'35" West (32.112102, -103.192972). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 12.5 km² (4.8 mi²). 12.5 km² (4.8 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 1,996 people, 743 households, and 560 families residing in the city. The population density is 159.2/km² (412.8/mi²). There are 957 housing units at an average density of 76.3/km² (197.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 66.38% White, 0.60% African American, 1.35% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 27.05% from other races, and 4.61% from two or more races. 42.03% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 743 households out of which 32.8% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.6% are married couples living together, 8.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 24.6% are non-families. 23.3% of all households are made up of individuals and 13.3% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.69 and the average family size is 3.18. In the city the population is spread out 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 17.0% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 39 years. For every 100 females there are 91.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 90.5 males. The median income for a household in the city is $30,848, and the median income for a family is $35,500. Males have a median income of $32,125 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the city is $14,354. 17.9% of the population and 13.8% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 27.7% of those under the age of 18 and 10.7% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

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