Chaparral
Census-designated place in Doña Ana County, New Mexico
Chaparral is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, with 16,551 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,042 ft (1,232 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Anthony, 11.5 miles W.
- 16,551residents (2020 Census)
- 4,042 ftelevation · 1,232 m
- 59.1 sq miland area · 153.0 km²
- 280 / sq mipopulation density
- 79934ZIP code
About Chaparral
Chaparral is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Doña Ana and Otero counties, New Mexico. The population was 16,551 at the 2020 census. Chaparral is primarily a bedroom community for the neighboring city of El Paso, Texas, and the neighboring military installations of White Sands Missile Range and Fort Bliss. It is officially part of the Las Cruces Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Chaparral
- Median household income
- $46,017
- Median home value
- $109,300
- Median rent
- $853/mo
- Median age
- 31.6
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Chaparral had 16,551 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 16,551 |
|---|---|
| Density | 280 per sq mi (108 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Chaparral at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Doña Ana County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 16,551 (2020) |
| Land area | 59.06 sq mi (153.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,042 ft (1,232 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.0443° N, 106.4061° W |
| ZIP code | 79934 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3514250 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Chaparral
- Anthony11.5 mi W
- Westway, TX11.5 mi SW
- Anthony, TX12.0 mi W
- Vinton, TX12.4 mi SW
- Berino12.8 mi W
- El Paso, TX13.7 mi S
- Fort Bliss, TX14.3 mi S
- Canutillo, TX14.4 mi SW
- Vado15.8 mi W
- Chamberino15.9 mi W
- Prado Verde, TX16.2 mi SW
- La Union16.3 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Chaparral
What county is Chaparral in?
Chaparral is in Doña Ana County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Chaparral, NM?
16,551 people lived in Chaparral at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Chaparral, NM?
The ZIP code of Chaparral is 79934.
What is the elevation of Chaparral?
4,042 feet (1,232 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Chaparral?
Anthony (11.5 mi), Westway (11.5 mi), Anthony (12.0 mi), Vinton (12.4 mi), Berino (12.8 mi).
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