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Hatch, NM
Village in Doña Ana County, New Mexico.
Population
1,588
Land area
3sq mi
People per sq mi
528
ZIP codes
0
Hatch and its ZIP codes
Hatch at a glance
- Hatch is about 30 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- The median household income is $43,486, 32% below the New Mexico median of $64,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $102,800 (59% below New Mexico) and median rent is $503 a month.
Local data for Hatch, NM
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hatch, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$43,486
Poverty rate
19.0%
Median home value
$102,800
Median rent
$503/mo
Homeownership
71.4%
Bachelor's or higher
6.7%
Median age
26.7
Average commute
18.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,355), Irish Americans (47), German Americans (23).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Doña Ana County. PPP loans are for Hatch.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Sep 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,236
81,834 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,742
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.9B
FY 2026, $8,464 per person
How people get to work
Hatch, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.9%
- Carpooled12.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked7.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.9%
Average one-way commute: 18.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hatch, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
574
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
947
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
98° / 29°F
10.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hatch, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.1%
U.S. 33.3% +7.8 pts
Diabetes
17.9%
U.S. 12.1% +5.8 pts
Smoking
17.1%
U.S. 12.8% +4.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
34.5%
U.S. 11.1% +23.4 pts
Cities near Hatch
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PlacitasCensus-designated place | 1.2 mi | 0.1 |
| RodeyCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 0.6 |
| SalemCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 1.3 |
| RinconCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 1.1 |
| GarfieldCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 0.8 |
| ArreyCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| Radium SpringsCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 6 |
| OasisCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.1 |
| CaballoCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1 |
| Doña AnaCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 0.6 |
| Las PalomasCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 1.6 |
| HillsboroCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 2.1 |
| Picacho HillsCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 3.2 |
| San YsidroCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 2.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hatch, NM in?
- Hatch is in Doñan Ana County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Hatch, NM?
- About 1,588 people live in Hatch, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hatch?
- Nearby places include Placitas (1.2 mi), Rodey (2.9 mi), Salem (4.1 mi), Rincon (6.4 mi), Garfield (8.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023