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Center Point, NM
Census-designated place in San Juan County, New Mexico.
Population
2,286
Land area
9.2sq mi
People per sq mi
249
ZIP codes
0
Center Point and its ZIP codes
Center Point at a glance
- Center Point is about 14 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- It is the 82nd most populous of 495 cities and towns in New Mexico.
- Households here earn a median of $51,358 a year, 20% less than the New Mexico figure of $64,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $193,000 (22% below New Mexico) and median rent is $1,396 a month.
Housing and community stats
Center Point, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,358
Poverty rate
11.6%
Median home value
$193,000
Median rent
$1,396/mo
Homeownership
93.5%
Bachelor's or higher
18.3%
Median age
55.5
Average commute
30.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (238), Irish Americans (132), Mexican Americans (128).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Juan County. PPP loans are for Center Point.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Sep 2026, +0.8 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
How people get to work
Center Point, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.3%
- Carpooled4.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home14.4%
Average one-way commute: 30.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Center Point, 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
94° / 17°F
10.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Center Point, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.2%
U.S. 33.3% -2.1 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.9%
U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.2%
U.S. 11.1% -0.9 pts
Cities near Center Point
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| North Light PlantCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 2.2 |
| AztecCity | 4.8 mi | 17.1 |
| Cedar HillCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 9.4 |
| SpencervilleCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 5.3 |
| South RiverCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 8.5 |
| Flora VistaCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 5 |
| BloomfieldCity | 10 mi | 18.5 |
| AngusturaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4.8 |
| Crouch MesaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 20.7 |
| BlancoCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 6.1 |
| TurleyCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.6 |
| SullivanCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 9.8 |
| Lee AcresCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 10.3 |
| La PlataCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 22.2 |
| FarmingtonCity | 15 mi | 34.5 |
| West HammondCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 9.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Center Point, NM in?
- Center Point is in San Juan County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Center Point, NM?
- About 2,286 people live in Center Point, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Center Point?
- Nearby places include North Light Plant (4.5 mi), Aztec (4.8 mi), Cedar Hill (6.1 mi), Spencerville (7.1 mi), South River (8.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023