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Pinedale, NM
Census-designated place in McKinley County, New Mexico.
Population
575
Land area
10.3sq mi
People per sq mi
56
ZIP codes
0
Pinedale and its ZIP codes
Pinedale at a glance
- Pinedale is about 3.2 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $39,900 (84% below New Mexico).
Local data for Pinedale, NM
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pinedale, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Poverty rate
57.0%
Median home value
$39,900
Homeownership
100.0%
Bachelor's or higher
17.8%
Median age
27.1
Average commute
35.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (101), Norwegian Americans (8).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McKinley County. PPP loans are for Pinedale.
Unemployment rate
6.9%
Aug 2026, +1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,177
19,353 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$37,085
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$561M
FY 2026, $7,688 per person
How people get to work
Pinedale, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone89.1%
- Carpooled5.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.5%
Average one-way commute: 35.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pinedale, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
552
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
35
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 16°F
12.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pinedale, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.4%
U.S. 33.3% +12.1 pts
Diabetes
24.1%
U.S. 12.1% +12.0 pts
Smoking
35.1%
U.S. 12.8% +22.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.4%
U.S. 11.1% +4.3 pts
Cities near Pinedale
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| IyanbitoCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 9.5 |
| Church RockCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 18.3 |
| JamestownCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 2.7 |
| Fort WingateCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2 |
| Continental DivideCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.7 |
| SundanceCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.5 |
| White CliffsCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| Brimhall NizhoniCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 16.3 |
| Catalpa CanyonCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 7 |
| McGaffeyCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.8 |
| ThoreauCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 39.5 |
| CrownpointCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 67.1 |
| GamercoCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1 |
| GallupCity | 19 mi | 20.2 |
| Twin LakesCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 9 |
| BecentiCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pinedale, NM in?
- Pinedale is in McKinley County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Pinedale, NM?
- About 575 people live in Pinedale, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pinedale?
- Nearby places include Iyanbito (7.4 mi), Church Rock (8.9 mi), Jamestown (9.6 mi), Fort Wingate (12 mi), Continental Divide (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023