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Glen Acres, NM
Census-designated place in Hidalgo County, New Mexico.
Population
247
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
250
ZIP codes
0
Glen Acres and its ZIP codes
Glen Acres at a glance
- Glen Acres is about 14 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hidalgo County. PPP loans are for Glen Acres.
Unemployment rate
6.6%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,289
1,274 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,723
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.8B
FY 2026, $441,105 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Glen Acres, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
533
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
2
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
99° / 24°F
11.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Glen Acres, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.6%
U.S. 33.3% -0.7 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
11.4%
U.S. 12.8% -1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.7%
U.S. 11.1% +7.6 pts
Cities near Glen Acres
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LordsburgCity | 2.1 mi | 8.4 |
| Cotton CityCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 25.8 |
| RedrockCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.6 |
| White SignalCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 6.4 |
| VirdenVillage | 27 mi | 0.2 |
| WindmillCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 1.4 |
| Franklin, AZCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 1 |
| AnimasCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 15.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Glen Acres, NM in?
- Glen Acres is in Hidalgo County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Glen Acres, NM?
- About 247 people live in Glen Acres, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Glen Acres?
- Nearby places include Lordsburg (2.1 mi), Cotton City (21 mi), Redrock (22 mi), White Signal (26 mi), Virden (27 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023