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Hanover, NM
Census-designated place in Grant County, New Mexico.
Population
263
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
188
ZIP codes
0
Hanover and its ZIP codes
Hanover at a glance
- Hanover is about 11 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Grant County. PPP loans are for Hanover.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,483
9,348 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,768
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$364M
FY 2026, $12,922 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Hanover, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
909
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
42
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 32°F
16.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hanover, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.7%
U.S. 33.3% +1.4 pts
Diabetes
15.8%
U.S. 12.1% +3.7 pts
Smoking
11.2%
U.S. 12.8% -1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.2%
U.S. 11.1% +6.1 pts
Cities near Hanover
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CobreCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 0.1 |
| Santa ClaraVillage | 4.6 mi | 2 |
| BayardCity | 5.2 mi | 1 |
| Arenas ValleyCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 4.1 |
| North HurleyCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 1.5 |
| MimbresCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 3.5 |
| Pinos AltosCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 0.8 |
| HurleyTown | 8.5 mi | 1 |
| Casas AdobesCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 0.9 |
| RosedaleCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 1.8 |
| San LorenzoCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.7 |
| Little Walnut VillageCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 5.9 |
| Silver CityTown | 11 mi | 10.1 |
| TyroneCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| Lake Roberts HeightsCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| Lake RobertsCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hanover, NM in?
- Hanover is in Grant County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Hanover, NM?
- About 263 people live in Hanover, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hanover?
- Nearby places include Cobre (2.7 mi), Santa Clara (4.6 mi), Bayard (5.2 mi), Arenas Valley (6.7 mi), North Hurley (6.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023