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Monument, NM
Census-designated place in Lea County, New Mexico.
Population
432
Land area
5.3sq mi
People per sq mi
82
ZIP codes
0
Monument and its ZIP codes
Monument at a glance
- Monument is about 4.7 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
Local data for Monument, NM
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lea County. PPP loans are for Monument.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$71,747
34,047 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,387
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$305M
FY 2026, $4,097 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Monument, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
924
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
715
2.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 30°F
14.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Monument, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.2%
U.S. 33.3% +2.9 pts
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.9%
U.S. 12.8% +3.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.0%
U.S. 11.1% +6.9 pts
Cities near Monument
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NadineCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 11.4 |
| HobbsCity | 11 mi | 26.4 |
| EuniceCity | 14 mi | 4.1 |
| North HobbsCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 26 |
| LovingtonCity | 20 mi | 11.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Monument, NM in?
- Monument is in Lea County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Monument, NM?
- About 432 people live in Monument, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Monument?
- Nearby places include Nadine (9.7 mi), Hobbs (11 mi), Eunice (14 mi), North Hobbs (14 mi), Lovington (20 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023