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Animas, NM
Census-designated place in Hidalgo County, New Mexico.
Population
186
Land area
15.7sq mi
People per sq mi
12
ZIP codes
0
Animas and its ZIP codes
Animas at a glance
- Animas is 32% less dense than New Mexico as a whole.
Local data for Animas, NM
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hidalgo County. PPP loans are for Animas.
Unemployment rate
6.6%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,289
1,274 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,723
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.8B
FY 2026, $441,105 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Animas, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
533
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
2
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 31°F
10.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Animas, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.5%
U.S. 33.3% -0.8 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
15.7%
U.S. 12.8% +2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
Cities near Animas
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WindmillCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 1.4 |
| Cotton CityCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 25.8 |
| PlayasCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.9 |
| RodeoCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 8.2 |
| HachitaCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 0.4 |
| LordsburgCity | 28 mi | 8.4 |
| Glen AcresCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Animas, NM in?
- Animas is in Hidalgo County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Animas, NM?
- About 186 people live in Animas, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Animas?
- Nearby places include Windmill (9.7 mi), Cotton City (12 mi), Playas (15 mi), Rodeo (16 mi), Hachita (28 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023