Deer Canyon
Census-designated place in Torrance County, New Mexico
Deer Canyon is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Torrance County, New Mexico, with 74 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 6,736 ft (2,053 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mountainair, 7.2 miles N.
- 74residents (2020 Census)
- 6,736 ftelevation · 2,053 m
- 8.0 sq miland area · 20.7 km²
- 9 / sq mipopulation density
- 87036ZIP code
About Deer Canyon
Deer Canyon is a census-designated place (CDP) in Torrance County, New Mexico, United States. It was first listed as a CDP prior to the 2020 census. As of the 2020 census, Deer Canyon had a population of 74.
The CDP is in the southwestern part of the county, at the base of 400-foot-high (120 m) cliffs that rise to the southeast. It is 7 miles (11 km) south of Mountainair and 70 miles (110 km) southeast of Albuquerque.
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Deer Canyon had 74 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 74 |
|---|---|
| Density | 9 per sq mi (4 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Deer Canyon at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Torrance County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 74 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.00 sq mi (20.7 km²) |
| Elevation | 6,736 ft (2,053 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.4236° N, 106.2840° W |
| ZIP code | 87036 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3520015 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Deer Canyon
- Mountainair7.2 mi N
- Punta de Agua12.3 mi N
- Manzano15.9 mi N
- Willard18.6 mi NE
- Torreon20.8 mi N
- Tajique23.3 mi N
- Casa Colorada27.4 mi W
- Madrone27.5 mi NW
- Estancia27.6 mi NE
- Las Nutrias27.9 mi W
- Veguita28.3 mi W
- Rio Communities29.0 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Deer Canyon
What county is Deer Canyon in?
Deer Canyon is in Torrance County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Deer Canyon, NM?
74 people lived in Deer Canyon at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Deer Canyon, NM?
The ZIP code of Deer Canyon is 87036.
What is the elevation of Deer Canyon?
6,736 feet (2,053 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Deer Canyon?
Mountainair (7.2 mi), Punta de Agua (12.3 mi), Manzano (15.9 mi), Willard (18.6 mi), Torreon (20.8 mi).
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