Velarde
Census-designated place in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico
Velarde is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, with 514 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,761 ft (1,756 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Canova, 1.8 miles W.
- 514residents (2020 Census)
- 5,761 ftelevation · 1,756 m
- 2.6 sq miland area · 6.6 km²
- 201 / sq mipopulation density
- 87582ZIP code
About Velarde
Velarde is a census-designated place (CDP) in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 census, Velarde had a population of 514. Velarde is located on New Mexico State Road 68, in the Rio Grande Rift, at the point where the road enters the Rio Grande Gorge.
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Living in Velarde
- Median household income
- $97,776
- Median home value
- $234,100
- Median age
- 70.1
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Velarde had 514 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 514 |
|---|---|
| Density | 201 per sq mi (78 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Velarde at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Rio Arriba County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 514 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.55 sq mi (6.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km²) |
| Elevation | 5,761 ft (1,756 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.1593° N, 105.9588° W |
| ZIP code | 87582 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3582710 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Velarde
- Canova1.8 mi W
- Lyden3.1 mi W
- Dixon4.0 mi E
- Los Luceros5.4 mi SW
- La Villita6.7 mi SW
- Alcalde7.5 mi SW
- Pueblito9.1 mi SW
- Ohkay Owingeh9.3 mi SW
- Chamita9.8 mi SW
- Ojo Sarco10.0 mi E
- Chimayo11.1 mi S
- Hernandez11.4 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Velarde
What county is Velarde in?
Velarde is in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Velarde, NM?
514 people lived in Velarde at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Velarde, NM?
The ZIP code of Velarde is 87582.
What is the elevation of Velarde?
5,761 feet (1,756 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Velarde?
Canova (1.8 mi), Lyden (3.1 mi), Dixon (4.0 mi), Los Luceros (5.4 mi), La Villita (6.7 mi).
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