Alcalde

Census-designated place in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico

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Alcalde is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, with 310 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,712 ft (1,741 m) above sea level. The nearest town is La Villita, 1.1 miles N.

About Alcalde

Alcalde (Spanish for 'mayor'; Tewa: Anųbúuˀú, pronounced [ʔɑ̀nũ̀búːʔú]) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, United States. In 2022, the Census Bureau lists the population at 235.

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Median household income
$48,000
Median home value
$250,000
Median rent
$1,425/mo
Median age
41
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Alcalde, NM population

Alcalde had 310 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census310
Density601 per sq mi (232 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Alcalde at a glance

StateNew Mexico (NM)
CountyRio Arriba County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population310 (2020)
Land area0.52 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Elevation5,712 ft (1,741 m)
Coordinates36.0854° N, 106.0575° W
ZIP code87566
Census code (GEOID)3502070

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Alcalde

What county is Alcalde in?

Alcalde is in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.

What is the population of Alcalde, NM?

310 people lived in Alcalde at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Alcalde, NM?

The ZIP code of Alcalde is 87566.

What is the elevation of Alcalde?

5,712 feet (1,741 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Alcalde?

La Villita (1.1 mi), Pueblito (1.6 mi), Los Luceros (2.3 mi), Chamita (2.3 mi), Ohkay Owingeh (2.9 mi).

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