Arroyo Seco

Census-designated place in Taos County, New Mexico

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Arroyo Seco is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Taos County, New Mexico, with 1,979 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 7,582 ft (2,311 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Taos Pueblo, 4.1 miles S.

About Arroyo Seco

Arroyo Seco is a census-designated place in Taos County near Taos, New Mexico. As of the 2020 census, Arroyo Seco had a population of 1,979. Arroyo Seco's economy is based on tourism and services to residents of retirement and vacation homes.

Arroyo Seco has a post office, with the ZIP code 87514. Arroyo Seco's elevation is 7,634 feet.

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Living in Arroyo Seco

Median household income
$62,348
Median home value
$603,500
Median rent
$1,634/mo
Median age
60.1
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Arroyo Seco, NM population

Arroyo Seco had 1,979 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,979
Density290 per sq mi (112 per km²)

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

Arroyo Seco at a glance

StateNew Mexico (NM)
CountyTaos County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population1,979 (2020)
Land area6.83 sq mi (17.7 km²)
Elevation7,582 ft (2,311 m)
Coordinates36.5215° N, 105.5861° W
ZIP code87514
Census code (GEOID)3505150

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

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Frequently asked questions about Arroyo Seco

What county is Arroyo Seco in?

Arroyo Seco is in Taos County, New Mexico.

What is the population of Arroyo Seco, NM?

1,979 people lived in Arroyo Seco at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Arroyo Seco, NM?

The ZIP code of Arroyo Seco is 87514.

What is the elevation of Arroyo Seco?

7,582 feet (2,311 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Arroyo Seco?

Taos Pueblo (4.1 mi), Arroyo Hondo (4.6 mi), San Cristobal (6.6 mi), Taos (9.3 mi), Taos Ski Valley (9.5 mi).

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