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Magdalena, NM
Village in Socorro County, New Mexico.
Population
976
Land area
6.2sq mi
People per sq mi
157
ZIP codes
0
Magdalena and its ZIP codes
Magdalena at a glance
- Magdalena is about 9 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $99,500 (60% below New Mexico).
Local data for Magdalena, NM
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Magdalena, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Poverty rate
38.8%
Median home value
$99,500
Homeownership
92.6%
Bachelor's or higher
0.0%
Median age
62.8
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (122), German Americans (39).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Socorro County. PPP loans are for Magdalena.
Unemployment rate
5.4%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,770
4,870 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,298
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$335M
FY 2026, $20,192 per person
How people get to work
Magdalena, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone44.8%
- Carpooled6.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home48.8%
Environment and hazard risk
Magdalena, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
669
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
144
2.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 23°F
10.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone14 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Magdalena, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.5%
U.S. 33.3% +1.2 pts
Diabetes
15.8%
U.S. 12.1% +3.7 pts
Smoking
13.6%
U.S. 12.8% +0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.8%
U.S. 11.1% +3.7 pts
Cities near Magdalena
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LemitarCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.4 |
| SocorroCity | 19 mi | 14.5 |
| EscondidaCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.1 |
| PolvaderaCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1 |
| ChamizalCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| AlamilloCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.2 |
| Luis LopezCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.5 |
| San AcaciaCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.7 |
| San AntonioCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.5 |
| San AntonitoCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 1.7 |
| AlamoCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 39.2 |
| La JoyaCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Magdalena, NM in?
- Magdalena is in Socorro County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Magdalena, NM?
- About 976 people live in Magdalena, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Magdalena?
- Nearby places include Lemitar (18 mi), Socorro (19 mi), Escondida (19 mi), Polvadera (19 mi), Chamizal (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023