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Alcalde, New Mexico Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Alcalde, New Mexico is 357, with 51.2% male and 48.8% female. Alcalde has maintained a small, stable population, known for its strong agricultural roots and rural atmosphere.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1875
  • County: Rio Arriba
  • Land area: 1.2 square miles
  • Population density: Approximately 298 people per square mile
  • Area code: 505
  • Zip code: 87511

Geography and Location

Alcalde, New Mexico is located in northern New Mexico, in Rio Arriba County, approximately 25 miles north of Santa Fe and 30 miles south of Taos. The town is situated along the Rio Grande, in the heart of the Española Valley, which is known for its agricultural activity, particularly the cultivation of chile peppers and fruit orchards. Alcalde is a quiet, rural community surrounded by the dramatic landscapes of northern New Mexico, with views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains to the east and the Jemez Mountains to the west. The town’s location along U.S. Route 68 makes it accessible to nearby towns and cities, while its rural setting offers a peaceful, close-knit community atmosphere.

Demographics

Median resident age: 30.6 years
Median household income: $37,969
Median house value: $93,000

Population by Race

Races in Alcalde:

  • Hispanic (89.1%)
  • Other race (54.6%)
  • White Non-Hispanic (7.7%)
  • Two or more races (5.8%)
  • American Indian (2.4%)

(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Ancestries: French (2.1%).

Elevation: 5704 feet

Land area: 0.5 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Alcalde

  • High school or higher: 71.9%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 6.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.5%
  • Unemployed: 4.2%
  • Mean travel time to work: 31.1 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Alcalde CDP

  • Never married: 39.5%
  • Now married: 43.5%
  • Separated: 1.0%
  • Widowed: 7.0%
  • Divorced: 9.0%

2.1% Foreign born (1.6% Latin America, 0.5% Asia).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Alcalde:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Alcalde:

  • ALBUQUERQUE INTL SUNPORT (about 82 miles; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Abbreviation: ABQ)
  • SAN LUIS VALLEY REGIONAL/BERGMAN FIELD (about 94 miles; ALAMOSA, CO; Abbreviation: ALS)
  • DURANGO-LA PLATA COUNTY (about 138 miles; DURANGO, CO; Abbreviation: DRO)

Other public-use airports nearest to Alcalde:

  • SAN JUAN PUEBLO (about 6 miles; ESPANOLA, NM; Abbreviation: Q14)
  • LOS ALAMOS (about 22 miles; LOS ALAMOS, NM; Abbreviation: LAM)
  • SANTA FE MUNI (about 33 miles; SANTA FE, NM; Abbreviation: SAF)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Alcalde:

  • UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX-ALBUQUERQUE NM CAMPUS (about 74 miles; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Full-time enrollment: 3,261)
  • NEW MEXICO HIGHLANDS UNIVERSITY (about 76 miles; LAS VEGAS, NM; Full-time enrollment: 2,278)
  • ALBUQUERQUE TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL INSTITUTE (about 80 miles; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Full-time enrollment: 9,188)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO-MAIN CAMPUS (about 84 miles; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Full-time enrollment: 18,780)
  • ADAMS STATE COLLEGE (about 97 miles; ALAMOSA, CO; Full-time enrollment: 4,147)
  • FORT LEWIS COLLEGE (about 150 miles; DURANGO, CO; Full-time enrollment: 4,051)
  • SAN JUAN COLLEGE (about 153 miles; FARMINGTON, NM; Full-time enrollment: 2,837)

Public primary/middle school in Alcalde:

  • ALCALDE ELEM (Students: 193; Location: HWY 68/JCT. 389 #21; Grades: KG – 06)

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