Las Vegas
City in San Miguel County, New Mexico
Las Vegas is a city in San Miguel County, New Mexico, with 13,166 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 6,424 ft (1,958 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Tecolote, 10.7 miles S.
- 13,166residents (2020 Census)
- 6,424 ftelevation · 1,958 m
- 8.6 sq miland area · 22.3 km²
- 1,527 / sq mipopulation density
- 87731ZIP code
About Las Vegas
Las Vegas is a city in the state of New Mexico in the United States. It is the county seat of San Miguel County. Las Vegas was once two separate municipalities, one named West Las Vegas ("Old Town") and one named East Las Vegas ("New Town"). They were separated by the Gallinas River and still retain distinct characters and separate school districts. Las Vegas is home to New Mexico Highlands University.
The city's population was 13,166 at the official 2020 census.
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Living in Las Vegas
- Median household income
- $45,125
- Median home value
- $155,300
- Median rent
- $792/mo
- Median age
- 43.1
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Las Vegas had 13,166 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 13,166 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,527 per sq mi (590 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Las Vegas at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | San Miguel County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 13,166 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.62 sq mi (22.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 6,424 ft (1,958 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.6049° N, 105.2170° W |
| ZIP code | 87731 |
| Official website | lasvegasnm.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3539940 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Las Vegas
- Tecolote10.7 mi S
- Watrous18.4 mi NE
- Soham20.5 mi SW
- San Jose20.5 mi SW
- Ribera20.7 mi SW
- North San Ysidro21.6 mi SW
- Pueblo22.8 mi SW
- Sena23.0 mi SW
- East Pecos24.4 mi W
- Villanueva24.8 mi S
- Mora25.6 mi N
- Pecos26.0 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Las Vegas
What county is Las Vegas in?
Las Vegas is in San Miguel County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Las Vegas, NM?
13,166 people lived in Las Vegas at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Las Vegas, NM?
The ZIP code of Las Vegas is 87731.
What is the elevation of Las Vegas?
6,424 feet (1,958 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Las Vegas?
Tecolote (10.7 mi), Watrous (18.4 mi), Soham (20.5 mi), San Jose (20.5 mi), Ribera (20.7 mi).
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