Jacona, NM is a small rural town located in the south of New Mexico with a total population of 380 according to the 2020 census. Jacona has a population density of 535 people per square mile, which is considerably higher than the US's average of 93 people per square mile. This small rural community offers many opportunities for locals and visitors alike to explore outdoor activities year-round. There are many local businesses in Jacona such as The Barn Family Restaurant, La Casa Cafe, Main Street Market, and El Progreso Grocery Store. For outdoor activities there is hiking along the Rio Mora National Scenic and Recreational River Trail, fishing at La Cueva Lake, and camping at the Big Alkali Flat Campground. There are also several organizations that offer programs for their local community including Jacona Youth Football League, 4-H Club of Mora County, and Friends of Jacona Library. Sporting events in this small town include weekly football games for both high schoolers and children hosted by the Jacona Youth Football League.
The population in Jacona is 380. There are 449 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Jacona is 54.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Jacona is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Jacona
- 48.5% are married
- 11.1% are divorced
- 26.4% are married with children
- 22.5% have children, but are single
Race in Jacona
- 28.1% are White
- 0.5% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 2.3% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 69.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.2% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander