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Pajarito Mesa, NM
Census-designated place in Bernalillo County, New Mexico.
Population
83
Land area
21.3sq mi
People per sq mi
4
ZIP codes
0
Pajarito Mesa and its ZIP codes
Pajarito Mesa at a glance
- Pajarito Mesa is 78% less dense than New Mexico as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bernalillo County. PPP loans are for Pajarito Mesa.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Sep 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,813
347,718 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,836
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$11.7B
FY 2026, $17,278 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Pajarito Mesa, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
917
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
1,069
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 22°F
9.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pajarito Mesa, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.8%
U.S. 33.3% +6.5 pts
Diabetes
18.1%
U.S. 12.1% +6.0 pts
Smoking
15.9%
U.S. 12.8% +3.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
27.1%
U.S. 11.1% +16.0 pts
Cities near Pajarito Mesa
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| South ValleyCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 29 |
| IsletaCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 0.7 |
| Bosque FarmsVillage | 11 mi | 3.9 |
| ChicalCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| AlbuquerqueCity | 11 mi | 187.3 |
| PeraltaTown | 12 mi | 4.4 |
| Los LunasVillage | 13 mi | 20.4 |
| Kirtland AFBCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 5.4 |
| ValenciaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2 |
| Los Ranchos de AlbuquerqueVillage | 14 mi | 4.5 |
| North ValleyCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 6.9 |
| Paradise HillsCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1 |
| El CerroCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.2 |
| El Cerro MissionCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 5.9 |
| Los ChavesCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 11.4 |
| Meadow LakeCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 11.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pajarito Mesa, NM in?
- Pajarito Mesa is in Bernalillo County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Pajarito Mesa, NM?
- About 83 people live in Pajarito Mesa, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pajarito Mesa?
- Nearby places include South Valley (6.3 mi), Isleta (7.7 mi), Bosque Farms (11 mi), Chical (11 mi), Albuquerque (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023