Alamogordo
City in Otero County, New Mexico
Alamogordo is a city in Otero County, New Mexico, with 30,898 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,341 ft (1,323 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Boles Acres, 4.5 miles S.
- 30,898residents (2020 Census)
- 4,341 ftelevation · 1,323 m
- 21.6 sq miland area · 55.9 km²
- 1,432 / sq mipopulation density
- 88311ZIP code
About Alamogordo
Alamogordo () is a city in and the county seat of Otero County, New Mexico, United States. A city in the Tularosa Basin of the Chihuahuan Desert, it is bordered on the east by the Sacramento Mountains and to the west by Holloman Air Force Base. The population was 31,384 as of the 2020 census. Alamogordo is widely known for its connection with the 1945 Trinity test, which was the first-ever explosion of an atomic bomb.
Humans have lived in the Alamogordo area for at least 11,000 years. The present settlement, established in 1898 to support the construction of the El Paso and Northeastern Railroad, is an early example of a planned community. The city was incorporated in 1912. Tourism became an important economic factor with the creation of White Sands National Park in 1933, which is still one of the biggest attractions of the city today. During the 1950s and 1960s, Alamogordo was an unofficial center for research on pilot safety and the development of the United States' space program.
Alamogordo is a charter city with a council-manager form of government. City government provides a large number of recreational and leisure facilities for its citizens, including a large park in the center of the city, many smaller parks scattered through the city, a golf course, Alameda Park Zoo, a network of walking paths, Alamogordo Public Library, and a senior citizens' center. Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center is a nonprofit shared military/civilian facility that is also the hospital for Holloman Air Force Base.
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Living in Alamogordo
- Median household income
- $55,952
- Median home value
- $172,900
- Median rent
- $902/mo
- Median age
- 37.1
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Alamogordo had 30,898 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 30,898 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,432 per sq mi (553 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Alamogordo at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Otero County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 30,898 (2020) |
| Land area | 21.57 sq mi (55.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,341 ft (1,323 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.8836° N, 105.9636° W |
| ZIP code | 88311 |
| Official website | ci.alamogordo.nm.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3501780 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Alamogordo
- Boles Acres4.5 mi S
- La Luz6.2 mi N
- Holloman AFB8.1 mi W
- High Rolls10.0 mi E
- Tularosa13.6 mi N
- Cloudcroft14.2 mi E
- Bent18.7 mi N
- Twin Forks18.8 mi E
- Mescalero19.8 mi NE
- Timberon23.1 mi SE
- Sacramento24.1 mi E
- Weed25.8 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Alamogordo
What county is Alamogordo in?
Alamogordo is in Otero County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Alamogordo, NM?
30,898 people lived in Alamogordo at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Alamogordo, NM?
The ZIP code of Alamogordo is 88311.
What is the elevation of Alamogordo?
4,341 feet (1,323 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Alamogordo?
Boles Acres (4.5 mi), La Luz (6.2 mi), Holloman AFB (8.1 mi), High Rolls (10.0 mi), Tularosa (13.6 mi).
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