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Blanco, NM
Census-designated place in San Juan County, New Mexico.
Population
492
Land area
6.1sq mi
People per sq mi
80
ZIP codes
0
Blanco and its ZIP codes
Blanco at a glance
- Blanco is about 4.6 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
Local data for Blanco, NM
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Juan County. PPP loans are for Blanco.
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Aug 2026, +0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,822
47,793 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,931
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.2B
FY 2026, $9,767 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Blanco, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
423
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
135
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 21°F
8.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Blanco, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.9%
U.S. 33.3% +2.6 pts
Diabetes
18.6%
U.S. 12.1% +6.5 pts
Smoking
16.8%
U.S. 12.8% +4.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.6%
U.S. 11.1% +7.5 pts
Cities near Blanco
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TurleyCensus-designated place | 1.1 mi | 4.6 |
| SullivanCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 9.8 |
| AngusturaCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 4.8 |
| BloomfieldCity | 8.3 mi | 18.5 |
| AztecCity | 9.6 mi | 17.1 |
| Center PointCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 9.2 |
| Navajo DamCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 12.1 |
| South RiverCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 8.5 |
| West HammondCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 9.1 |
| Lee AcresCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 10.3 |
| North Light PlantCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.2 |
| Crouch MesaCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 20.7 |
| SpencervilleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 5.3 |
| Cedar HillCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 9.4 |
| Flora VistaCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 5 |
| FarmingtonCity | 20 mi | 34.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Blanco, NM in?
- Blanco is in San Juan County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Blanco, NM?
- About 492 people live in Blanco, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Blanco?
- Nearby places include Turley (1.1 mi), Sullivan (5.9 mi), Angustura (6.2 mi), Bloomfield (8.3 mi), Aztec (9.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023