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Fruitland, NM
Census-designated place in San Juan County, New Mexico.
Population
574
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
293
ZIP codes
0
Fruitland and its ZIP codes
Fruitland at a glance
- Fruitland is about 17 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- The median household income is $142,750, about 2.2 times the New Mexico median of $64,059.
Local data for Fruitland, NM
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fruitland, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$142,750
Poverty rate
0.0%
Homeownership
100.0%
Bachelor's or higher
46.1%
Median age
50.9
Average commute
31.1 min
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Juan County. PPP loans are for Fruitland.
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
How people get to work
Fruitland, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone91.0%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.0%
Average one-way commute: 31.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fruitland, 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° / 16°F
7.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fruitland, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.4%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
19.3%
U.S. 12.8% +6.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.6%
U.S. 11.1% -1.5 pts
Cities near Fruitland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NenahnezadCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 3.5 |
| KirtlandTown | 2 mi | 1.7 |
| Upper FruitlandCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 7.7 |
| Ojo AmarilloCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 2 |
| WaterflowCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 8.1 |
| Totah VistaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| Napi HeadquartersCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.5 |
| FarmingtonCity | 12 mi | 34.5 |
| La PlataCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 22.2 |
| Crouch MesaCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 20.7 |
| ShiprockCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 13.5 |
| Flora VistaCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 5 |
| Lee AcresCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 10.3 |
| West HammondCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 9.1 |
| SpencervilleCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 5.3 |
| South RiverCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 8.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fruitland, NM in?
- Fruitland is in San Juan County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Fruitland, NM?
- About 574 people live in Fruitland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fruitland?
- Nearby places include Nenahnezad (1.8 mi), Kirtland (2 mi), Upper Fruitland (2.2 mi), Ojo Amarillo (3.5 mi), Waterflow (4.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023