La Huerta
Census-designated place in Eddy County, New Mexico
La Huerta is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Eddy County, New Mexico, with 1,448 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,117 ft (950 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Carlsbad, 3.5 miles S.
- 1,448residents (2020 Census)
- 3,117 ftelevation · 950 m
- 1.5 sq miland area · 3.9 km²
- 957 / sq mipopulation density
- 88220ZIP code
About La Huerta
La Huerta, formerly known as Carlsbad North, is an unincorporated area and census-designated place (CDP) in Eddy County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 census, La Huerta had a population of 1,448. The community, whose name means "fruit garden" in Spanish, was named after the orchards and garden plots that supplied food to Carlsbad.
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Living in La Huerta
- Median household income
- $78,861
- Median home value
- $345,100
- Median age
- 36.7
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La Huerta had 1,448 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,448 |
|---|---|
| Density | 957 per sq mi (369 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
La Huerta at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Eddy County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,448 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.51 sq mi (3.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,117 ft (950 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.4488° N, 104.2224° W |
| ZIP code | 88220 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3537420 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near La Huerta
- Carlsbad3.5 mi S
- Livingston Wheeler4.1 mi S
- Happy Valley4.2 mi W
- Loving13.4 mi SE
- Malaga18.3 mi SE
- Whites City20.8 mi SW
- Atoka25.0 mi NW
- Loco Hills29.3 mi NE
- Artesia30.2 mi NW
- Morningside30.2 mi N
- Lake Arthur38.9 mi N
- Hope39.3 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about La Huerta
What county is La Huerta in?
La Huerta is in Eddy County, New Mexico.
What is the population of La Huerta, NM?
1,448 people lived in La Huerta at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of La Huerta, NM?
The ZIP code of La Huerta is 88220.
What is the elevation of La Huerta?
3,117 feet (950 m) above sea level.
What towns are near La Huerta?
Carlsbad (3.5 mi), Livingston Wheeler (4.1 mi), Happy Valley (4.2 mi), Loving (13.4 mi), Malaga (18.3 mi).
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