Jal, NM Demographics

A map of Jal's Population by Race

Jal, New Mexico had a population of 2,202 in 2020. It was 33.7% White, 0.4% Black, 0.0% Asian, 63.3% Hispanic, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 2.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Jal, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Jal is the 80th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Jal's White Population

743 residents of Jal identify as White, or 33.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Jal roughly similar to the White share of the population of New Mexico (36.5% White). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Jal is ranked #262 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Jal is more White than neighboring Kermit (29.1% White). Jal is less White than neighboring Eunice (40.3% White), Wink (60.5% White), Monahans (35.5% White), and Nadine (39.2% White).

Jal's Black Population

8 residents of Jal identify as Black, or 0.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Jal roughly similar to the Black share of the population of New Mexico (1.8% Black). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Jal is ranked #192 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Jal is less Black than neighboring Kermit (1.8% Black), Eunice (1.1% Black), Wink (0.8% Black), and Monahans (4.8% Black).

Jal's Asian Population

0 residents of Jal identify as Asian, or 0.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Jal roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New Mexico (1.7% Asian). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Jal is ranked #289 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Jal is less Asian than neighboring Kermit (1% Asian), Eunice (0.1% Asian), and Monahans (0.7% Asian).

Jal's Hispanic Population

1,393 residents of Jal identify as Hispanic, or 63.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Jal larger than the Hispanic share of the population of New Mexico (47.7% Hispanic). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Jal is ranked #160 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Jal is more Hispanic than neighboring Eunice (54.6% Hispanic), Wink (36.7% Hispanic), Monahans (56.3% Hispanic), and Nadine (57.9% Hispanic). Jal is less Hispanic than neighboring Kermit (66.3% Hispanic).

Jal's Native American/Other Population

7 residents of Jal identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Jal slightly less than the Native American/Other share of the population of New Mexico (9.5% Native American/Other). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Jal is ranked #431 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Jal is less Native American/Other than neighboring Kermit (0.7% Native American/Other), Eunice (0.9% Native American/Other), Monahans (0.6% Native American/Other), and Nadine (0.8% Native American/Other).

Jal's Multiracial Population

51 residents of Jal identify as Multiracial, or 2.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Jal roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Mexico (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Jal is ranked #264 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Jal is more Multiracial than neighboring Kermit (1.1% Multiracial), Wink (1.6% Multiracial), Monahans (2.1% Multiracial), and Nadine (1.7% Multiracial). Jal is less Multiracial than neighboring Eunice (2.9% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.