Mescalero
Census-designated place in Otero County, New Mexico
Mescalero is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Otero County, New Mexico, with 1,480 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 6,611 ft (2,015 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bent, 4.2 miles W.
- 1,480residents (2020 Census)
- 6,611 ftelevation · 2,015 m
- 17.9 sq miland area · 46.3 km²
- 83 / sq mipopulation density
- 88314ZIP code
About Mescalero
Mescalero (Mescalero-Chiricahua: Mashgal) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Otero County, New Mexico, United States, located on the Mescalero Apache Reservation. As of the 2020 census, Mescalero had a population of 1,480.
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Living in Mescalero
- Median household income
- $24,313
- Median home value
- $43,300
- Median rent
- $260/mo
- Median age
- 44.6
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Mescalero had 1,480 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,480 |
|---|---|
| Density | 83 per sq mi (32 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Mescalero at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Otero County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,480 (2020) |
| Land area | 17.89 sq mi (46.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 6,611 ft (2,015 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.1346° N, 105.7999° W |
| ZIP code | 88314 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3547920 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Mescalero
- Bent4.2 mi W
- Cloudcroft13.2 mi S
- Tularosa13.2 mi W
- La Luz13.9 mi SW
- High Rolls13.9 mi S
- Twin Forks16.2 mi SE
- Ruidoso16.7 mi NE
- Ruidoso Downs18.0 mi NE
- Alamogordo19.8 mi SW
- Mayhill24.0 mi SE
- Boles Acres24.1 mi SW
- Holloman AFB26.3 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Mescalero
What county is Mescalero in?
Mescalero is in Otero County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Mescalero, NM?
1,480 people lived in Mescalero at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Mescalero, NM?
The ZIP code of Mescalero is 88314.
What is the elevation of Mescalero?
6,611 feet (2,015 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Mescalero?
Bent (4.2 mi), Cloudcroft (13.2 mi), Tularosa (13.2 mi), La Luz (13.9 mi), High Rolls (13.9 mi).
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