White Sands
Census-designated place in Doña Ana County, New Mexico
White Sands is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, with 926 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,301 ft (1,311 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Organ, 7.8 miles NW.
- 926residents (2020 Census)
- 4,301 ftelevation · 1,311 m
- 4.2 sq miland area · 10.9 km²
- 219 / sq mipopulation density
- 88002ZIP code
About White Sands
White Sands is a census-designated place (CDP) in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States. It consists of the main residential area on the White Sands Missile Range. As of the 2020 census, White Sands had a population of 926. It is part of the Las Cruces Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in White Sands
- Median household income
- $89,565
- Median rent
- $1,385/mo
- Median age
- 22.5
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White Sands had 926 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 926 |
|---|---|
| Density | 219 per sq mi (85 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
White Sands at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Doña Ana County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 926 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.22 sq mi (10.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,301 ft (1,311 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.3804° N, 106.4791° W |
| ZIP code | 88002 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3584845 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near White Sands
- Organ7.8 mi NW
- Butterfield Park9.9 mi W
- University Park17.2 mi SW
- Tortugas17.8 mi SW
- Las Cruces18.5 mi W
- San Pablo18.8 mi SW
- Mesquite19.2 mi SW
- San Ysidro19.5 mi W
- Doña Ana19.8 mi W
- Vado20.3 mi SW
- Mesilla20.7 mi W
- San Miguel21.3 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about White Sands
What county is White Sands in?
White Sands is in Doña Ana County, New Mexico.
What is the population of White Sands, NM?
926 people lived in White Sands at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of White Sands, NM?
The ZIP code of White Sands is 88002.
What is the elevation of White Sands?
4,301 feet (1,311 m) above sea level.
What towns are near White Sands?
Organ (7.8 mi), Butterfield Park (9.9 mi), University Park (17.2 mi), Tortugas (17.8 mi), Las Cruces (18.5 mi).
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