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Malaga, NM
Census-designated place in Eddy County, New Mexico.
Population
309
Land area
3sq mi
People per sq mi
104
ZIP codes
0
Malaga and its ZIP codes
Malaga at a glance
- Malaga is about 6 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
Local data for Malaga, NM
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Eddy County. PPP loans are for Malaga.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$79,501
34,421 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$78,406
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$447M
FY 2026, $7,166 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Malaga, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,299
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
235
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
97° / 30°F
12.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Malaga, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.9%
U.S. 33.3% +10.6 pts
Diabetes
11.8%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.6%
U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
24.9%
U.S. 11.1% +13.8 pts
Cities near Malaga
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LovingVillage | 4.6 mi | 1.2 |
| Livingston WheelerCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.7 |
| CarlsbadCity | 15 mi | 31.7 |
| Whites CityCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| La HuertaCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.5 |
| Happy ValleyCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Malaga, NM in?
- Malaga is in Eddy County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Malaga, NM?
- About 309 people live in Malaga, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Malaga?
- Nearby places include Loving (4.6 mi), Livingston Wheeler (14 mi), Carlsbad (15 mi), Whites City (18 mi), La Huerta (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023