White Rock
Census-designated place in Los Alamos County, New Mexico
White Rock is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Los Alamos County, New Mexico, with 5,852 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 6,365 ft (1,940 m) above sea level. The nearest town is San Ildefonso Pueblo, 7.1 miles NE.
- 5,852residents (2020 Census)
- 6,365 ftelevation · 1,940 m
- 7.1 sq miland area · 18.3 km²
- 828 / sq mipopulation density
- 87547ZIP code
About White Rock
White Rock is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Los Alamos County, New Mexico. It is one of two major population centers in the county; the other is Los Alamos (the county seat). As of the 2020 census, White Rock had a population of 5,852. It is largely a bedroom community for employees of Los Alamos National Laboratory and their families. Access to White Rock from the town of Los Alamos and other cities and towns in New Mexico is via New Mexico State Road 4, which forms the northwestern boundary of the community. Administratively, White Rock is a neighborhood of Los Alamos; locals refer to Los Alamos (meaning not White Rock) as "the Townsite," or "the Hill". In 2024, White Rock was named "Happiest Small Town in America" by Travel and Leisure.
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Living in White Rock
- Median household income
- $156,639
- Median home value
- $500,700
- Median age
- 41.8
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White Rock had 5,852 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,852 |
|---|---|
| Density | 828 per sq mi (320 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
White Rock at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Los Alamos County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 5,852 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.07 sq mi (18.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km²) |
| Elevation | 6,365 ft (1,940 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.8086° N, 106.2081° W |
| ZIP code | 87547 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3584740 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near White Rock
- San Ildefonso Pueblo7.1 mi NE
- Los Alamos7.5 mi NW
- El Rancho9.0 mi NE
- Jaconita9.8 mi NE
- Las Campanas10.6 mi SE
- La Tierra10.8 mi SE
- Jacona11.0 mi NE
- Cuyamungue11.8 mi E
- Cuyamungue Grant12.2 mi E
- La Mesilla12.2 mi NE
- Pojoaque12.6 mi NE
- Santa Clara Pueblo12.7 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about White Rock
What county is White Rock in?
White Rock is in Los Alamos County, New Mexico.
What is the population of White Rock, NM?
5,852 people lived in White Rock at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of White Rock, NM?
The ZIP code of White Rock is 87547.
What is the elevation of White Rock?
6,365 feet (1,940 m) above sea level.
What towns are near White Rock?
San Ildefonso Pueblo (7.1 mi), Los Alamos (7.5 mi), El Rancho (9.0 mi), Jaconita (9.8 mi), Las Campanas (10.6 mi).
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