San Mateo
Census-designated place in Cibola County, New Mexico

San Mateo is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Cibola County, New Mexico, with 139 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 7,313 ft (2,229 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lobo Canyon, 9.0 miles SW.
- 139residents (2020 Census)
- 7,313 ftelevation · 2,229 m
- 2.8 sq miland area · 7.2 km²
- 50 / sq mipopulation density
- 87049ZIP code
About San Mateo
San Mateo is a census-designated place in Cibola County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 census, San Mateo had a population of 139.
The community has a Catholic church, a Baptist church, a Morada, a cemetery, a Volunteer Fire Department(McKinley County funded) and an old abandoned elementary school. It is also coined "the Uranium Capital of the World".
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- Median household income
- $77,745
- Median age
- 25.6
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San Mateo had 139 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 139 |
|---|---|
| Density | 50 per sq mi (19 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
San Mateo at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Cibola County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 139 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.77 sq mi (7.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 7,313 ft (2,229 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.3381° N, 107.6461° W |
| ZIP code | 87049 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3569270 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near San Mateo
- Lobo Canyon9.0 mi SW
- Broadview15.1 mi SW
- Grants16.5 mi SW
- San Fidel16.5 mi S
- Haystack16.5 mi W
- Milan17.0 mi SW
- Mount Taylor17.4 mi SW
- Bibo17.7 mi SE
- Golden Acres17.7 mi SW
- Seboyeta17.7 mi SE
- Cubero18.4 mi S
- Acomita Lake18.7 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about San Mateo
What county is San Mateo in?
San Mateo is in Cibola County, New Mexico.
What is the population of San Mateo, NM?
139 people lived in San Mateo at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of San Mateo, NM?
The ZIP code of San Mateo is 87049.
What is the elevation of San Mateo?
7,313 feet (2,229 m) above sea level.
What towns are near San Mateo?
Lobo Canyon (9.0 mi), Broadview (15.1 mi), Grants (16.5 mi), San Fidel (16.5 mi), Haystack (16.5 mi).
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