Animas
Census-designated place in Hidalgo County, New Mexico
Animas is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Hidalgo County, New Mexico, with 180 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,406 ft (1,343 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Windmill, 10.5 miles E.
- 180residents (2020 Census)
- 4,406 ftelevation · 1,343 m
- 15.7 sq miland area · 40.6 km²
- 11 / sq mipopulation density
- 88020ZIP code
About Animas
Animas is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in west-central Hidalgo County, New Mexico, United States, in the southwestern corner of the state. As of the 2020 census, Animas had a population of 180.
It lies at the intersection of State Roads 9 and 338, at an elevation of 4,406 feet (1,343 m) approximately 30 miles (48 km) south of the city of Lordsburg, the county seat. Although Animas is unincorporated, it has a post office, which opened in 1909, with the ZIP code of 88020.
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Living in Animas
- Median household income
- $103,125
- Median home value
- $124,200
- Median age
- 37.5
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Animas had 180 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 180 |
|---|---|
| Density | 11 per sq mi (4 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Animas at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Hidalgo County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 180 (2020) |
| Land area | 15.66 sq mi (40.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,406 ft (1,343 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.9449° N, 108.8065° W |
| ZIP code | 88020 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3503750 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Animas
- Windmill10.5 mi E
- Cotton City12.2 mi N
- Rodeo14.8 mi SW
- Playas16.0 mi E
- Lordsburg28.2 mi N
- Hachita28.3 mi E
- Glen Acres30.2 mi N
- San Simon, AZ33.4 mi NW
- Bowie, AZ47.6 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Animas
What county is Animas in?
Animas is in Hidalgo County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Animas, NM?
180 people lived in Animas at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Animas, NM?
The ZIP code of Animas is 88020.
What is the elevation of Animas?
4,406 feet (1,343 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Animas?
Windmill (10.5 mi), Cotton City (12.2 mi), Rodeo (14.8 mi), Playas (16.0 mi), Lordsburg (28.2 mi).
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