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Estancia, NM

Town in Torrance County, New Mexico.

Population

1,432

Land area

6.2sq mi

People per sq mi

232

ZIP codes

0

Estancia and its ZIP codes

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Estancia at a glance

  • Estancia is about 13 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
  • The median household income is $53,846, 16% below the New Mexico median of $64,059.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $99,000 (60% below New Mexico) and median rent is $843 a month.

Local data for Estancia, NM

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Estancia, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$53,846

Poverty rate

22.6%

Median home value

$99,000

Median rent

$843/mo

Homeownership

72.3%

Bachelor's or higher

8.4%

Median age

48.3

Average commute

28.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (608), German Americans (270), Norwegian Americans (118).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Torrance County. PPP loans are for Estancia.

Details

Unemployment rate

6.1%

Aug 2026, +0.9 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$56,316

3,191 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$49,049

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$129M

FY 2026, $8,576 per person

Torrance County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Estancia, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone58.1%
  • Carpooled28.4%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked3.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.7%
  • Worked from home7.8%

Average one-way commute: 28.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Estancia, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: wildfire

Storm events since 1996

812

Countywide, mostly high wind

Flood insurance policies

120

1.4% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

90° / 15°F

13.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Estancia, NM, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

35.0%

U.S. 33.3% +1.7 pts

Diabetes

15.2%

U.S. 12.1% +3.1 pts

Smoking

15.6%

U.S. 12.8% +2.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

23.2%

U.S. 11.1% +12.1 pts

Cities near Estancia

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
McIntoshCensus-designated place8.3 mi23.3
WillardVillage12 mi0.9
ChililiCensus-designated place15 mi1
TajiqueCensus-designated place16 mi2.7
TorreonCensus-designated place16 mi8.3
Indian HillsCensus-designated place16 mi5.7
MoriartyCity17 mi6.9
Manzano SpringsCensus-designated place18 mi2.3
Punta de AguaCensus-designated place19 mi1.4
MountainairTown21 mi1.6
ManzanoCensus-designated place21 mi1.7
Ponderosa PineCensus-designated place22 mi8
BartonCensus-designated place24 mi9.2
CedroCensus-designated place25 mi5.4
Thunder MountainCensus-designated place25 mi4.4
SedilloCensus-designated place27 mi2.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Estancia, NM in?
Estancia is in Torrance County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Estancia, NM?
About 1,432 people live in Estancia, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Estancia?
Nearby places include McIntosh (8.3 mi), Willard (12 mi), Chilili (15 mi), Tajique (16 mi), Torreon (16 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023