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Capulin, NM
Census-designated place in Union County, New Mexico.
Population
79
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
53
ZIP codes
0
Capulin and its ZIP codes
Capulin at a glance
- Capulin is about 3 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Union County. PPP loans are for Capulin.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,276
1,222 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$38,255
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$30.24M
FY 2026, $7,414 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Capulin, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
758
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
86° / 15°F
17.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Capulin, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.6%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
18.3%
U.S. 12.1% +6.2 pts
Smoking
13.9%
U.S. 12.8% +1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.0%
U.S. 11.1% +4.9 pts
Cities near Capulin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FolsomVillage | 8.8 mi | 0.7 |
| Des MoinesVillage | 9.2 mi | 0.9 |
| Branson, COTown | 20 mi | 0.2 |
| GrenvilleVillage | 24 mi | 0.4 |
| RatonCity | 26 mi | 8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Capulin, NM in?
- Capulin is in Union County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Capulin, NM?
- About 79 people live in Capulin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Capulin?
- Nearby places include Folsom (8.8 mi), Des Moines (9.2 mi), Branson, CO (20 mi), Grenville (24 mi), Raton (26 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023