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Ensenada, NM
Census-designated place in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.
Population
225
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
154
ZIP codes
0
Ensenada and its ZIP codes
Ensenada at a glance
- Ensenada is about 8.8 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
Local data for Ensenada, NM
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rio Arriba County. PPP loans are for Ensenada.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,458
9,536 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,455
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$321M
FY 2026, $7,948 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Ensenada, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
697
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
147
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 6°F
16.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ensenada, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.2%
U.S. 33.3% +6.9 pts
Diabetes
19.9%
U.S. 12.1% +7.8 pts
Smoking
10.9%
U.S. 12.8% -1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
20.3%
U.S. 11.1% +9.2 pts
Cities near Ensenada
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Los OjosCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 1.4 |
| BrazosCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 0.2 |
| Tierra AmarillaCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 2.7 |
| ChamaVillage | 11 mi | 2.9 |
| CanjilonCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3.2 |
| LumbertonCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.5 |
| DulceCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 12.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ensenada, NM in?
- Ensenada is in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Ensenada, NM?
- About 225 people live in Ensenada, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ensenada?
- Nearby places include Los Ojos (1.8 mi), Brazos (2 mi), Tierra Amarilla (2.4 mi), Chama (11 mi), Canjilon (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023