Caballo
Census-designated place in Sierra County, New Mexico
Caballo is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Sierra County, New Mexico, with 77 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,252 ft (1,296 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Oasis, 3.7 miles S.
- 77residents (2020 Census)
- 4,252 ftelevation · 1,296 m
- 1.0 sq miland area · 2.5 km²
- 79 / sq mipopulation density
- 87931ZIP code
About Caballo
Caballo is a census-designated place in Sierra County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 census, Caballo had a population of 77. Caballo has a post office with ZIP code 87931. The community is located along New Mexico State Road 187, north and south of Exit 63 on Interstate 25.
Caballo was founded in 1908, when John Gordon and his extended family homesteaded here. It was named after the mountains to the east. A post office was established in 1916. In 1938, the Caballo Dam was constructed, creating a lake which forced residents to re-establish the community to the west. The lake is host to Caballo Lake State Park.
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Caballo had 77 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 77 |
|---|---|
| Density | 79 per sq mi (30 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Caballo at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Sierra County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 77 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.98 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,252 ft (1,296 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.9806° N, 107.3075° W |
| ZIP code | 87931 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3510050 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Caballo
- Oasis3.7 mi S
- Las Palomas5.4 mi N
- Arrey9.3 mi S
- Williamsburg9.4 mi N
- Elephant Butte14.8 mi N
- Garfield15.6 mi S
- Hillsboro16.2 mi W
- Hot Springs Landing16.5 mi N
- Truth or Consequences17.9 mi N
- Salem19.5 mi S
- Hatch22.9 mi S
- Placitas23.2 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Caballo
What county is Caballo in?
Caballo is in Sierra County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Caballo, NM?
77 people lived in Caballo at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Caballo, NM?
The ZIP code of Caballo is 87931.
What is the elevation of Caballo?
4,252 feet (1,296 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Caballo?
Oasis (3.7 mi), Las Palomas (5.4 mi), Arrey (9.3 mi), Williamsburg (9.4 mi), Elephant Butte (14.8 mi).
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