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Hernandez, NM

Census-designated place in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.

Population

769

Land area

1.7sq mi

People per sq mi

454

ZIP codes

0

Hernandez and its ZIP codes

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Hernandez at a glance

  • Hernandez is about 26 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
  • The median household income is $26,923, 58% below the New Mexico median of $64,059.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $148,200 (40% below New Mexico) and median rent is $894 a month.

Local data for Hernandez, NM

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Hernandez, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$26,923

Poverty rate

28.1%

Median home value

$148,200

Median rent

$894/mo

Homeownership

62.1%

Bachelor's or higher

6.1%

Median age

50.4

Average commute

27.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (338), Irish Americans (27), German Americans (4).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rio Arriba County. PPP loans are for Hernandez.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.8%

Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$50,458

9,536 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$48,455

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$321M

FY 2026, $7,948 per person

Rio Arriba County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone80.1%
  • Carpooled1.1%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked5.7%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.4%
  • Worked from home9.7%

Average one-way commute: 27.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Hernandez, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: wildfire

Storm events since 1996

697

Countywide, mostly drought

Flood insurance policies

147

0.7% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

88° / 15°F

11.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Hernandez, NM, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

40.7%

U.S. 33.3% +7.4 pts

Diabetes

17.0%

U.S. 12.1% +4.9 pts

Smoking

12.6%

U.S. 12.8% about the same

Uninsured (18-64)

21.3%

U.S. 11.1% +10.2 pts

Cities near Hernandez

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
El DuendeCensus-designated place1.3 mi1.5
ChamitaCensus-designated place1.8 mi3.9
San JoseCensus-designated place1.9 mi1.8
PueblitoCensus-designated place2.8 mi0.6
ChiliCensus-designated place3.6 mi3.3
Ohkay OwingehCensus-designated place4.1 mi3.8
AlcaldeCensus-designated place4.4 mi0.5
EspañolaCity4.9 mi8.2
La VillitaCensus-designated place5.3 mi1.4
Santa Clara PuebloCensus-designated place6.1 mi2
Los LucerosCensus-designated place6.4 mi1.6
Santa CruzCensus-designated place6.8 mi0.6
SombrilloCensus-designated place7.4 mi0.9
CuartelezCensus-designated place7.6 mi1.4
La MesillaCensus-designated place7.9 mi4.5
MedanalesCensus-designated place8.6 mi3.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Hernandez, NM in?
Hernandez is in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Hernandez, NM?
About 769 people live in Hernandez, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Hernandez?
Nearby places include El Duende (1.3 mi), Chamita (1.8 mi), San Jose (1.9 mi), Pueblito (2.8 mi), Chili (3.6 mi).

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