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Algodones, NM
Census-designated place in Sandoval County, New Mexico.
Population
1,479
Land area
7.3sq mi
People per sq mi
202
ZIP codes
0
Algodones and its ZIP codes
Algodones at a glance
- Algodones is about 12 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $67,994 a year, 6% more than the New Mexico figure of $64,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $234,800 (5% below New Mexico).
Local data for Algodones, NM
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Algodones, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,994
Poverty rate
18.1%
Median home value
$234,800
Homeownership
87.2%
Bachelor's or higher
17.0%
Median age
54.4
Average commute
32.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (560), Irish Americans (74), German Americans (41).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sandoval County. PPP loans are for Algodones.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,469
35,867 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,016
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.33B
FY 2026, $8,945 per person
How people get to work
Algodones, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.2%
- Carpooled4.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home14.6%
Average one-way commute: 32.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Algodones, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
969
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
558
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 22°F
8.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Algodones, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.1%
U.S. 33.3% +3.8 pts
Diabetes
16.9%
U.S. 12.1% +4.8 pts
Smoking
14.2%
U.S. 12.8% +1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
20.5%
U.S. 11.1% +9.4 pts
Cities near Algodones
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| San Felipe PuebloCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 12 |
| Santa Ana PuebloCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 7.4 |
| PlacitasCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 29.4 |
| BernalilloTown | 7.5 mi | 5.2 |
| Santo Domingo PuebloCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2 |
| Pueblo of Sandia VillageCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| La MaderaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 13.1 |
| CorralesVillage | 13 mi | 10.8 |
| Rio RanchoCity | 13 mi | 103.4 |
| Edith EnclaveCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| Peña BlancaCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 6.9 |
| Sandia HeightsCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.8 |
| Paa-KoCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 5.8 |
| GoldenCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 6.7 |
| Sandia ParkCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.7 |
| CochitiCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Algodones, NM in?
- Algodones is in Sandoval County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Algodones, NM?
- About 1,479 people live in Algodones, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Algodones?
- Nearby places include San Felipe Pueblo (4.1 mi), Santa Ana Pueblo (4.4 mi), Placitas (4.6 mi), Bernalillo (7.5 mi), Santo Domingo Pueblo (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023