Chili
Census-designated place in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico
Chili is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, with 541 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,745 ft (1,751 m) above sea level. The nearest town is El Duende, 2.8 miles SE.
- 541residents (2020 Census)
- 5,745 ftelevation · 1,751 m
- 3.3 sq miland area · 8.5 km²
- 165 / sq mipopulation density
- 87566ZIP code
About Chili
Chili is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. As of the 2020 census, Chili had a population of 541. U.S. Route 84 passes through the community. The name comes from a station of the D&RG railroad that was known locally as the "Chili Line." This in turn is likely derived from the Tewa Tsiˀi, 'at the basalt place'.
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Living in Chili
- Median household income
- $63,939
- Median home value
- $296,300
- Median age
- 65.4
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Chili had 541 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 541 |
|---|---|
| Density | 165 per sq mi (64 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Chili at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Rio Arriba County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 541 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.28 sq mi (8.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.09 km²) |
| Elevation | 5,745 ft (1,751 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.1049° N, 106.1526° W |
| ZIP code | 87566 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3514810 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Chili
- El Duende2.8 mi SE
- Hernandez3.8 mi SE
- Chamita4.1 mi SE
- Pueblito4.6 mi SE
- Medanales5.1 mi N
- La Villita5.4 mi E
- Alcalde5.5 mi E
- San Jose5.5 mi SE
- Los Luceros6.5 mi E
- Ohkay Owingeh7.2 mi SE
- Española8.4 mi SE
- Lyden8.4 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Chili
What county is Chili in?
Chili is in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Chili, NM?
541 people lived in Chili at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Chili, NM?
The ZIP code of Chili is 87566.
What is the elevation of Chili?
5,745 feet (1,751 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Chili?
El Duende (2.8 mi), Hernandez (3.8 mi), Chamita (4.1 mi), Pueblito (4.6 mi), Medanales (5.1 mi).
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