Santa Clara Pueblo
Census-designated place in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico
Santa Clara Pueblo is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, with 930 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,607 ft (1,709 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Española, 2.9 miles NE.
- 930residents (2020 Census)
- 5,607 ftelevation · 1,709 m
- 2.0 sq miland area · 5.2 km²
- 460 / sq mipopulation density
- 87532ZIP code
About Santa Clara Pueblo
Santa Clara Pueblo (Tewa: Khaˀpʼoe Ówîngeh, pronounced [xɑ̀ʔpʼòː ʔówîŋɡè], lit. 'singing water village' or 'rose water village'), also known as the Village of Wild Roses, is a census-designated place (CDP) in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, United States and a federally recognized tribe of Native American Tewa Pueblo people. As of the 2020 census, Santa Clara Pueblo had a population of 930.
The pueblo is a member of the Eight Northern Pueblos, and the people are from the Tewa ethnic group of Native Americans who speak the Rio Grande Tewa language. The pueblo is on the Rio Grande, between Ohkay Owingeh (formerly San Juan Pueblo) to the north and San Ildefonso Pueblo (Pʼohwhogeh Ówîngeh) to the south.
Santa Clara Pueblo is famous for producing hand-crafted pottery, specifically blackware and redware with deep engravings. The pueblo is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Living in Santa Clara Pueblo
- Median household income
- $46,875
- Median home value
- $123,900
- Median rent
- $1,052/mo
- Median age
- 36.9
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Santa Clara Pueblo had 930 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 930 |
|---|---|
| Density | 460 per sq mi (178 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Santa Clara Pueblo at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Rio Arriba County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 930 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.02 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 5,607 ft (1,709 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.9708° N, 106.1021° W |
| ZIP code | 87532 |
| Official website | santaclarapueblo.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3570390 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Santa Clara Pueblo
- Española2.9 mi NE
- La Mesilla2.9 mi SE
- Sombrillo3.8 mi E
- Santa Cruz4.0 mi NE
- El Valle de Arroyo Seco4.4 mi E
- San Jose4.6 mi N
- Cuartelez4.9 mi E
- El Rancho5.5 mi S
- La Puebla5.8 mi E
- San Ildefonso Pueblo5.8 mi S
- Ohkay Owingeh6.0 mi NE
- Hernandez6.0 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Santa Clara Pueblo
What county is Santa Clara Pueblo in?
Santa Clara Pueblo is in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Santa Clara Pueblo, NM?
930 people lived in Santa Clara Pueblo at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Santa Clara Pueblo, NM?
The ZIP code of Santa Clara Pueblo is 87532.
What is the elevation of Santa Clara Pueblo?
5,607 feet (1,709 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Santa Clara Pueblo?
Española (2.9 mi), La Mesilla (2.9 mi), Sombrillo (3.8 mi), Santa Cruz (4.0 mi), El Valle de Arroyo Seco (4.4 mi).
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