Tortugas
Census-designated place in Doña Ana County, New Mexico
Tortugas is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, with 579 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is University Park, 0.7 miles NE.
- 579residents (2020 Census)
- 0.2 sq miland area · 0.5 km²
- 2,912 / sq mipopulation density
- 88003ZIP code
About Tortugas
Tortugas Pueblo or Tortugas, New Mexico is a community in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, just outside of Las Cruces, New Mexico. As of the 2020 census, the CDP's population was 579.
Tortugas Pueblo, as it is commonly referred to as, was the area of land that was granted to tribal members of the Piro, Manso, and Tiwa tribe in Las Cruces.
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Living in Tortugas
- Median household income
- $31,554
- Median home value
- $83,200
- Median age
- 55.1
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Tortugas had 579 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 579 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,912 per sq mi (1,124 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Tortugas at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Doña Ana County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 579 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.20 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Coordinates | 32.2697° N, 106.7546° W |
| ZIP code | 88003 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3579210 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Tortugas
- University Park0.7 mi NE
- San Pablo1.4 mi S
- Mesilla3.2 mi W
- Las Cruces4.4 mi NW
- Fairacres5.4 mi NW
- San Ysidro6.9 mi NW
- Picacho Hills7.9 mi NW
- Mesquite8.1 mi SE
- San Miguel8.2 mi S
- Doña Ana9.3 mi NW
- La Mesa10.4 mi S
- Butterfield Park11.3 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Tortugas
What county is Tortugas in?
Tortugas is in Doña Ana County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Tortugas, NM?
579 people lived in Tortugas at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Tortugas, NM?
The ZIP code of Tortugas is 88003.
What towns are near Tortugas?
University Park (0.7 mi), San Pablo (1.4 mi), Mesilla (3.2 mi), Las Cruces (4.4 mi), Fairacres (5.4 mi).
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