Picuris Pueblo
Census-designated place in Taos County, New Mexico
Picuris Pueblo is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Taos County, New Mexico, with 83 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 7,323 ft (2,232 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Rio Lucio, 0.6 miles S.
- 83residents (2020 Census)
- 7,323 ftelevation · 2,232 m
- 0.5 sq miland area · 1.2 km²
- 182 / sq mipopulation density
- 87553ZIP code
About Picuris Pueblo
Picuris Pueblo (; Tiwa: P'įwweltha [p’ī̃wːēltʰà]) is a historic pueblo in Taos County, New Mexico, United States. The federally recognized tribe of Tiwa Pueblo people of the same name inhabit the community. Picurís Pueblo is a member of the Eight Northern Pueblos. Their own name for their pueblo is P'įwweltha, meaning "mountain warrior place" or "mountain pass place." They speak the Picuris dialect of the Northern Tiwa language, part of the Kiowa-Tanoan language family. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined that community as a census-designated place (CDP). As of the 2020 census, Picuris Pueblo had a population of 83.
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- Median home value
- $236,100
- Median age
- 55
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Picuris Pueblo had 83 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 83 |
|---|---|
| Density | 182 per sq mi (70 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Picuris Pueblo at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Taos County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 83 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.46 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 7,323 ft (2,232 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.2001° N, 105.7235° W |
| ZIP code | 87553 |
| Official website | picurispueblo.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3556810 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Picuris Pueblo
- Rio Lucio0.6 mi S
- Chamisal2.3 mi SW
- Vadito2.7 mi E
- Peñasco2.8 mi SE
- Ojo Sarco6.2 mi SW
- Dixon9.5 mi W
- Talpa12.1 mi NE
- Truchas12.3 mi SW
- Ranchos de Taos13.1 mi NE
- Velarde13.4 mi W
- Cordova14.9 mi SW
- Canova15.0 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Picuris Pueblo
What county is Picuris Pueblo in?
Picuris Pueblo is in Taos County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Picuris Pueblo, NM?
83 people lived in Picuris Pueblo at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Picuris Pueblo, NM?
The ZIP code of Picuris Pueblo is 87553.
What is the elevation of Picuris Pueblo?
7,323 feet (2,232 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Picuris Pueblo?
Rio Lucio (0.6 mi), Chamisal (2.3 mi), Vadito (2.7 mi), Peñasco (2.8 mi), Ojo Sarco (6.2 mi).
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