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Alcalde, NM
Census-designated place in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.
Population
285
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
552
ZIP codes
0
Alcalde and its ZIP codes
Alcalde at a glance
- Alcalde is about 32 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rio Arriba County. PPP loans are for Alcalde.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,458
9,536 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,455
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$321M
FY 2026, $7,948 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Alcalde, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
697
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
147
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 15°F
11.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Alcalde, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.2%
U.S. 33.3% +7.9 pts
Diabetes
14.8%
U.S. 12.1% +2.7 pts
Smoking
12.8%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
22.2%
U.S. 11.1% +11.1 pts
Cities near Alcalde
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| La VillitaCensus-designated place | 1.2 mi | 1.4 |
| PueblitoCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 0.6 |
| Los LucerosCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 1.6 |
| ChamitaCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 3.9 |
| Ohkay OwingehCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 3.8 |
| El DuendeCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 1.5 |
| San JoseCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 1.8 |
| HernandezCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 1.7 |
| LydenCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 2.2 |
| EspañolaCity | 5.5 mi | 8.2 |
| ChiliCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 3.3 |
| Santa CruzCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 0.6 |
| CuartelezCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 1.4 |
| CanovaCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 0.8 |
| SombrilloCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 0.9 |
| La PueblaCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 2.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Alcalde, NM in?
- Alcalde is in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Alcalde, NM?
- About 285 people live in Alcalde, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Alcalde?
- Nearby places include La Villita (1.2 mi), Pueblito (1.6 mi), Los Luceros (2.3 mi), Chamita (2.6 mi), Ohkay Owingeh (2.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023