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Alamogordo, NM
City in Otero County, New Mexico.
Population
31,307
Land area
21.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,451
ZIP codes
0
Alamogordo and its ZIP codes
Alamogordo at a glance
- Alamogordo is about 83 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 11th among 495 cities and towns in New Mexico.
- The median household income is $55,952, 13% below the New Mexico median of $64,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $172,900 (30% below New Mexico) and median rent is $902 a month.
Local data for Alamogordo, NM
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes1
- Schools16
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks9
- Post Offices1
- Parks12
- Grocery Stores9
- Restaurants88
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers3
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment1
- Private Schools4
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Historic Places7
Housing and community stats
Alamogordo, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,952
Poverty rate
16.6%
Median home value
$172,900
Median rent
$902/mo
Homeownership
61.6%
Bachelor's or higher
25.5%
Median age
37.1
Average commute
17.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (7,743), German Americans (3,614), Irish Americans (3,167).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Otero County. PPP loans are for Alamogordo.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,656
17,539 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,665
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$698M
FY 2026, $10,286 per person
How people get to work
Alamogordo, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.2%
- Carpooled10.4%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home7.3%
Average one-way commute: 17.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Alamogordo, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
830
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
757
2.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 33°F
10.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Alamogordo, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.9%
U.S. 33.3% +2.6 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.8%
U.S. 12.8% +1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.9%
U.S. 11.1% +1.8 pts
Cities near Alamogordo
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Boles AcresCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 12.2 |
| La LuzCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 10.7 |
| High RollsCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 15.4 |
| Holloman AFBCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 12.6 |
| CloudcroftVillage | 13 mi | 1.6 |
| TularosaVillage | 14 mi | 2.8 |
| BentCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 6.1 |
| Twin ForksCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 4.1 |
| MescaleroCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 17.9 |
| TimberonCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 20.3 |
| SacramentoCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 6.5 |
| WeedCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 9 |
| MayhillCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 9.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Alamogordo, NM in?
- Alamogordo is in Otero County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Alamogordo, NM?
- About 31,307 people live in Alamogordo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Alamogordo?
- Nearby places include Boles Acres (4.5 mi), La Luz (5.9 mi), High Rolls (8.7 mi), Holloman AFB (9.1 mi), Cloudcroft (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023