Red River
Town in Taos County, New Mexico
Red River is a town in Taos County, New Mexico, with 542 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 8,671 ft (2,643 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Taos Ski Valley, 8.3 miles S.
- 542residents (2020 Census)
- 8,671 ftelevation · 2,643 m
- 1.0 sq miland area · 2.6 km²
- 534 / sq mipopulation density
- 87558ZIP code
About Red River
Red River is a resort town in Taos County, New Mexico, US in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The population was 542 at the 2020 census. Red River is on the Enchanted Circle Scenic Byway, and is 36 miles (58 km) from Taos.
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Living in Red River
- Median household income
- $22,384
- Median home value
- $427,500
- Median rent
- $933/mo
- Median age
- 44.1
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Red River had 542 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 542 |
|---|---|
| Density | 534 per sq mi (206 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Red River at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Taos County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 542 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.02 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 8,671 ft (2,643 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.7098° N, 105.4185° W |
| ZIP code | 87558 |
| Official website | redriver.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3562200 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Red River
- Taos Ski Valley8.3 mi S
- Questa10.4 mi W
- San Cristobal13.7 mi SW
- Eagle Nest14.2 mi SE
- Arroyo Seco16.0 mi SW
- Arroyo Hondo18.3 mi SW
- Taos Pueblo18.7 mi SW
- Costilla19.7 mi N
- Ute Park20.8 mi SE
- Taos24.0 mi S
- Angel Fire24.6 mi S
- Ranchos de Taos26.1 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Red River
What county is Red River in?
Red River is in Taos County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Red River, NM?
542 people lived in Red River at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Red River, NM?
The ZIP code of Red River is 87558.
What is the elevation of Red River?
8,671 feet (2,643 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Red River?
Taos Ski Valley (8.3 mi), Questa (10.4 mi), San Cristobal (13.7 mi), Eagle Nest (14.2 mi), Arroyo Seco (16.0 mi).
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