Jal, New Mexico
Jal: human settlement in Lea County, New Mexico, United States of America
About
Jal is a city located in the county of Lea in the U.S. state of New Mexico. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,047 and a population density of 172 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,118 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Jal
| Population | 2,118 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New Mexico (United States) |
| County | Lea County |
| Different from | Jal |
| Postal code | 88252 |
| Phone Area Codes | 505 |
| Area | 11.88 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 32.1132,-103.1935 |
| Altitude | 3,071 feet / 936 meters |
| Time Zone | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time | 18:37:22 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 178 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 3.35% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 56℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Jal is located at 32°6'47"N 103°11'37"W (32.1131800, -103.1935100).
Jal map
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Weather
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Jal increased by 3.35% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,047 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,060 | 0.63% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,100 | 1.9% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,167 | 3.09% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,209 | 1.9% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,205 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,129 | -3.57% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,075 | -2.6% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,083 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,117 | 1.61% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,118 | 0.05% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Jal
1Jal City Hall
309 S Main St, Jal, NM 88252 View details
Phone: +15753953340 | Website available
Closest post offices linked to Jal.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Jal Post Office | Jal (NM) | 88252 |
Other cities in Lea County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lea County , NM.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hobbs | 39,339 | City in Lea County, New Mexico, United States |
| Lovington | 11,474 | City in Lea County, New Mexico, United States |
| Eunice | 3,049 | City in Lea County, New Mexico, United States |
| Tatum | 829 | Human settlement in Lea County, New Mexico, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Jal distances to largest New Mexico cities