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Paraje, NM
Census-designated place in Cibola County, New Mexico.
Population
1,333
Land area
5.6sq mi
People per sq mi
239
ZIP codes
0
Paraje and its ZIP codes
Paraje at a glance
- Paraje is about 14 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $33,239 a year, 48% less than the New Mexico figure of $64,059.
Local data for Paraje, NM
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Paraje, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$33,239
Poverty rate
61.7%
Homeownership
100.0%
Bachelor's or higher
34.7%
Median age
40.7
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (12), Mexican Americans (8).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cibola County. PPP loans are for Paraje.
Unemployment rate
6.0%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,188
7,268 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$36,397
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$218M
FY 2026, $8,032 per person
How people get to work
Paraje, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone32.7%
- Carpooled54.8%
- Public transit1.4%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home11.0%
Environment and hazard risk
Paraje, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
442
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
62
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 18°F
10.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Paraje, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.0%
U.S. 33.3% +7.7 pts
Diabetes
20.5%
U.S. 12.1% +8.4 pts
Smoking
25.9%
U.S. 12.8% +13.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.3%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Paraje
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SeamaCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 6.5 |
| LagunaCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 9.6 |
| CuberoCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 9.6 |
| EncinalCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 3 |
| North Acomita VillageCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 3.9 |
| South Acomita VillageCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 1.2 |
| Skyline-GanipaCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 7.8 |
| San FidelCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 4.2 |
| Acomita LakeCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 3.9 |
| PaguateCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 4.9 |
| MesitaCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 7.5 |
| BiboCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 4.2 |
| McCartys VillageCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.2 |
| MoquinoCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| SeboyetaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.7 |
| Anzac VillageCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Paraje, NM in?
- Paraje is in Cibola County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Paraje, NM?
- About 1,333 people live in Paraje, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Paraje?
- Nearby places include Seama (3.5 mi), Laguna (3.7 mi), Cubero (4.4 mi), Encinal (4.6 mi), North Acomita Village (5.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023