Blanco
Census-designated place in San Juan County, New Mexico
Blanco is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in San Juan County, New Mexico, with 491 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,568 ft (1,697 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Turley, 2.1 miles SW.
- 491residents (2020 Census)
- 5,568 ftelevation · 1,697 m
- 6.1 sq miland area · 15.9 km²
- 80 / sq mipopulation density
- 87410ZIP code
About Blanco
Blanco is a census-designated place in San Juan County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 census, Blanco had a population of 491. Blanco has a post office with ZIP code 87412, which opened on March 6, 1901. U.S. Route 64 passes through the community.
A parish was established in Blanco in 1900 with St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church being the mother church for many missions.
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Living in Blanco
- Median household income
- $55,625
- Median home value
- $257,600
- Median age
- 60.1
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Blanco had 491 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 491 |
|---|---|
| Density | 80 per sq mi (31 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Blanco at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | San Juan County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 491 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.14 sq mi (15.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.34 sq mi (0.89 km²) |
| Elevation | 5,568 ft (1,697 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.7617° N, 107.7703° W |
| ZIP code | 87410 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3507810 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Blanco
- Turley2.1 mi SW
- Angustura8.7 mi SW
- Sullivan8.9 mi SW
- Navajo Dam11.2 mi NE
- Bloomfield11.3 mi W
- Aztec11.7 mi W
- Center Point12.7 mi NW
- Cedar Hill14.2 mi NW
- South River16.0 mi W
- West Hammond16.1 mi W
- North Light Plant16.3 mi NW
- Lee Acres16.6 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Blanco
What county is Blanco in?
Blanco is in San Juan County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Blanco, NM?
491 people lived in Blanco at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Blanco, NM?
The ZIP code of Blanco is 87410.
What is the elevation of Blanco?
5,568 feet (1,697 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Blanco?
Turley (2.1 mi), Angustura (8.7 mi), Sullivan (8.9 mi), Navajo Dam (11.2 mi), Bloomfield (11.3 mi).
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