Bluewater
Census-designated place in McKinley County, New Mexico
Bluewater is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in McKinley County, New Mexico, with 174 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 7,461 ft (2,274 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Las Tusas, 5.0 miles SE.
- 174residents (2020 Census)
- 7,461 ftelevation · 2,274 m
- 12.3 sq miland area · 31.9 km²
- 14 / sq mipopulation density
- 87323ZIP code
About Bluewater
Bluewater is a census-designated place (CDP) in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 census it had a population of 174.
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Living in Bluewater
- Median household income
- $122,750
- Median home value
- $337,900
- Median age
- 59.4
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Bluewater had 174 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 174 |
|---|---|
| Density | 14 per sq mi (5 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bluewater at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | McKinley County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 174 (2020) |
| Land area | 12.33 sq mi (31.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 7,461 ft (2,274 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.3233° N, 108.2034° W |
| ZIP code | 87323 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3508180 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bluewater
- Las Tusas5.0 mi SE
- Stoneridge5.8 mi E
- Homer C Jones6.1 mi E
- Thoreau6.9 mi N
- Prewitt7.9 mi NE
- Continental Divide10.3 mi NW
- Red Rock Ranch12.2 mi NE
- Bluewater Village12.8 mi E
- Haystack15.1 mi E
- Jamestown16.7 mi NW
- Golden Acres17.8 mi SE
- Timberlake17.9 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Bluewater
What county is Bluewater in?
Bluewater is in McKinley County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Bluewater, NM?
174 people lived in Bluewater at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bluewater, NM?
The ZIP code of Bluewater is 87323.
What is the elevation of Bluewater?
7,461 feet (2,274 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bluewater?
Las Tusas (5.0 mi), Stoneridge (5.8 mi), Homer C Jones (6.1 mi), Thoreau (6.9 mi), Prewitt (7.9 mi).
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