Dulce
Census-designated place in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico
Dulce is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, with 2,788 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 6,778 ft (2,066 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lumberton, 3.9 miles E.
- 2,788residents (2020 Census)
- 6,778 ftelevation · 2,066 m
- 12.8 sq miland area · 33.2 km²
- 217 / sq mipopulation density
- 87528ZIP code
About Dulce
Dulce ( or ; Jicarilla Apache: Lóosi)
is a census-designated place (CDP) in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 census, Dulce had a population of 2,788. It is almost entirely Native American. It is the largest community and tribal headquarters of the Jicarilla Apache Reservation.
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Living in Dulce
- Median household income
- $39,773
- Median home value
- $53,300
- Median rent
- $550/mo
- Median age
- 37.7
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Dulce had 2,788 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,788 |
|---|---|
| Density | 217 per sq mi (84 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Dulce at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Rio Arriba County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 2,788 (2020) |
| Land area | 12.83 sq mi (33.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.15 sq mi (0.38 km²) |
| Elevation | 6,778 ft (2,066 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.9538° N, 107.0003° W |
| ZIP code | 87528 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3521390 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Dulce
- Lumberton3.9 mi E
- Pagosa Springs, CO21.4 mi N
- Chama23.4 mi E
- Arboles, CO23.7 mi W
- Brazos28.0 mi SE
- Middle Mesa28.0 mi W
- Los Ojos28.4 mi SE
- Tierra Amarilla29.5 mi SE
- Ensenada29.9 mi SE
- La Boca33.6 mi W
- Southern Ute, CO33.8 mi W
- Navajo Dam34.9 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Dulce
What county is Dulce in?
Dulce is in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Dulce, NM?
2,788 people lived in Dulce at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Dulce, NM?
The ZIP code of Dulce is 87528.
What is the elevation of Dulce?
6,778 feet (2,066 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Dulce?
Lumberton (3.9 mi), Pagosa Springs (21.4 mi), Chama (23.4 mi), Arboles (23.7 mi), Brazos (28.0 mi).
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