| Place Name | Jal |
| Place Type | City |
| ZIP Code(s) | 88252 |
| County | Lea County |
| Area Code(s) | 575 |
| Timezone | Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) |
| Population (2022) | 1,885 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | 7.57% |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 61.91% |
| Metro/Micro Stats Area | Hobbs, NM |
| US Congressional District(s) | New Mexico 2nd |
| State House Districts | 61 |
| State Senate Districts | 41 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 61.91% |
| African American | 1.59% |
| Hispanic | 0.43% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 36.07% |