Hatch

Village in Doña Ana County, New Mexico

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Hatch is a village in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, with 1,539 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,058 ft (1,237 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Placitas, 0.7 miles SW.

About Hatch

Hatch is a village in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 census, Hatch had a population of 1,539. Hatch is part of the Las Cruces metropolitan statistical area. The village is experiencing moderate growth, along with its outliers of Salem, Arrey, Derry, and Rincon. Hatch is widely known as the "best chile place in the World," for growing a wide variety of peppers, especially the New Mexican cuisine staple, and one of New Mexico's state vegetables, the New Mexico chile.

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Living in Hatch

Median household income
$43,486
Median home value
$102,800
Median rent
$503/mo
Median age
26.7
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Hatch, NM population

Hatch had 1,539 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,539
Density512 per sq mi (198 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Hatch at a glance

StateNew Mexico (NM)
CountyDoña Ana County
TypeVillage
Population1,539 (2020)
Land area3.01 sq mi (7.8 km²)
Water area0.06 sq mi (0.16 km²)
Elevation4,058 ft (1,237 m)
Coordinates32.6731° N, 107.1620° W
ZIP code87941
Official websitevillageofhatch.org
Census code (GEOID)3531820

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Hatch

What county is Hatch in?

Hatch is in Doña Ana County, New Mexico.

What is the population of Hatch, NM?

1,539 people lived in Hatch at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Hatch, NM?

The ZIP code of Hatch is 87941.

What is the elevation of Hatch?

4,058 feet (1,237 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Hatch?

Placitas (0.7 mi), Rodey (2.0 mi), Salem (3.7 mi), Rincon (5.0 mi), Garfield (8.4 mi).

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