Elephant Butte
City in Sierra County, New Mexico
Elephant Butte is a city in Sierra County, New Mexico, with 1,447 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,465 ft (1,361 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hot Springs Landing, 1.7 miles NE.
- 1,447residents (2020 Census)
- 4,465 ftelevation · 1,361 m
- 4.2 sq miland area · 10.8 km²
- 346 / sq mipopulation density
- 87935ZIP code
About Elephant Butte
Elephant Butte is a city in Sierra County, New Mexico, United States, located near Elephant Butte Reservoir and Elephant Butte Lake State Park. The population was 1,447 at the time of the 2020 census.
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Living in Elephant Butte
- Median household income
- $53,482
- Median home value
- $176,800
- Median rent
- $1,089/mo
- Median age
- 62.7
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Elephant Butte had 1,447 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,447 |
|---|---|
| Density | 346 per sq mi (134 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Elephant Butte at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Sierra County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,447 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.18 sq mi (10.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,465 ft (1,361 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.1824° N, 107.2216° W |
| ZIP code | 87935 |
| Official website | cityofelephantbutte.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3522720 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Elephant Butte
- Hot Springs Landing1.7 mi NE
- Truth or Consequences5.0 mi NW
- Williamsburg6.2 mi SW
- Las Palomas9.6 mi SW
- Caballo14.8 mi S
- Oasis18.4 mi S
- Arrey23.9 mi S
- Winston27.1 mi NW
- Hillsboro27.4 mi SW
- Garfield29.5 mi S
- Salem32.5 mi S
- Kingston33.7 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Elephant Butte
What county is Elephant Butte in?
Elephant Butte is in Sierra County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Elephant Butte, NM?
1,447 people lived in Elephant Butte at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Elephant Butte, NM?
The ZIP code of Elephant Butte is 87935.
What is the elevation of Elephant Butte?
4,465 feet (1,361 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Elephant Butte?
Hot Springs Landing (1.7 mi), Truth or Consequences (5.0 mi), Williamsburg (6.2 mi), Las Palomas (9.6 mi), Caballo (14.8 mi).
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