Los Alamos
Census-designated place in Los Alamos County, New Mexico
Los Alamos is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Los Alamos County, New Mexico, with 13,179 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 7,320 ft (2,231 m) above sea level. The nearest town is White Rock, 7.5 miles SE.
- 13,179residents (2020 Census)
- 7,320 ftelevation · 2,231 m
- 11.1 sq miland area · 28.8 km²
- 1,186 / sq mipopulation density
- 87547ZIP code
About Los Alamos
Los Alamos (Spanish: Los Álamos, meaning 'The Poplars') is a census-designated place in Los Alamos County, New Mexico, United States, that is recognized as one of the development and creation places of the atomic bomb—the primary objective of the Manhattan Project by Los Alamos National Laboratory during World War II. The town is on four mesas of the Pajarito Plateau, and had a population of about 13,200 as of 2020. It is the county seat and one of two population centers in Los Alamos County; the other is White Rock.
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Living in Los Alamos
- Median household income
- $141,018
- Median home value
- $501,800
- Median rent
- $1,359/mo
- Median age
- 38.8
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Los Alamos had 13,179 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 13,179 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,186 per sq mi (458 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Los Alamos at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Los Alamos County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 13,179 (2020) |
| Land area | 11.11 sq mi (28.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 7,320 ft (2,231 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.8940° N, 106.2900° W |
| ZIP code | 87547 |
| Official website | losalamosnm.us/cms/one.aspx?portalid=6435810&pageid=6509934 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3542320 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Los Alamos
- White Rock7.5 mi SE
- San Ildefonso Pueblo9.1 mi E
- El Rancho11.4 mi E
- Santa Clara Pueblo11.8 mi NE
- Jaconita12.8 mi E
- La Mesilla13.1 mi E
- Jacona14.1 mi E
- Española14.5 mi NE
- San Jose14.5 mi NE
- Hernandez14.8 mi NE
- El Duende15.0 mi NE
- El Valle de Arroyo Seco15.3 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Los Alamos
What county is Los Alamos in?
Los Alamos is in Los Alamos County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Los Alamos, NM?
13,179 people lived in Los Alamos at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Los Alamos, NM?
The ZIP code of Los Alamos is 87547.
What is the elevation of Los Alamos?
7,320 feet (2,231 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Los Alamos?
White Rock (7.5 mi), San Ildefonso Pueblo (9.1 mi), El Rancho (11.4 mi), Santa Clara Pueblo (11.8 mi), Jaconita (12.8 mi).
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