Atoka
Census-designated place in Eddy County, New Mexico
Atoka is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Eddy County, New Mexico, with 1,153 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,376 ft (1,029 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Artesia, 5.2 miles N.
- 1,153residents (2020 Census)
- 3,376 ftelevation · 1,029 m
- 6.8 sq miland area · 17.5 km²
- 171 / sq mipopulation density
- 88210ZIP code
About Atoka
Atoka is a census-designated place in Eddy County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 census, Atoka had a population of 1,153. U.S. Route 285 passes through the community. The name was derived from a Native American word, probably Choctaw, whose meaning is unknown.
It is within the Artesia Public Schools school district. Artesia High School is the school district's sole comprehensive high school.
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Living in Atoka
- Median household income
- $83,704
- Median home value
- $116,200
- Median rent
- $1,157/mo
- Median age
- 31.6
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Atoka had 1,153 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,153 |
|---|---|
| Density | 171 per sq mi (66 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Atoka at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Eddy County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,153 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.76 sq mi (17.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,376 ft (1,029 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.7804° N, 104.3933° W |
| ZIP code | 88210 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3505430 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Atoka
- Artesia5.2 mi N
- Morningside5.6 mi N
- Lake Arthur15.2 mi N
- Hope20.1 mi W
- Hagerman23.4 mi N
- Loco Hills24.3 mi E
- La Huerta25.0 mi SE
- Happy Valley25.2 mi S
- Carlsbad27.8 mi S
- Dexter28.7 mi N
- Livingston Wheeler29.1 mi SE
- Midway35.9 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Atoka
What county is Atoka in?
Atoka is in Eddy County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Atoka, NM?
1,153 people lived in Atoka at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Atoka, NM?
The ZIP code of Atoka is 88210.
What is the elevation of Atoka?
3,376 feet (1,029 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Atoka?
Artesia (5.2 mi), Morningside (5.6 mi), Lake Arthur (15.2 mi), Hope (20.1 mi), Hagerman (23.4 mi).
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