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Pojoaque, NM

Census-designated place in Santa Fe County, New Mexico.

Population

2,327

Land area

4.4sq mi

People per sq mi

533

ZIP codes

0

Pojoaque and its ZIP codes

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Pojoaque at a glance

  • Pojoaque is about 30 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 80th among 495 cities and towns in New Mexico.
  • The median household income is $74,028, 16% above the New Mexico median of $64,059.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $165,600 (33% below New Mexico) and median rent is $951 a month.

Local data for Pojoaque, NM

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Pojoaque, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$74,028

Poverty rate

11.3%

Median home value

$165,600

Median rent

$951/mo

Homeownership

70.2%

Bachelor's or higher

27.8%

Median age

38.5

Average commute

22.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (733), German Americans (86), Irish Americans (53).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Santa Fe County. PPP loans are for Pojoaque.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.2%

Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$64,379

61,880 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$82,474

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$2.4B

FY 2026, $15,426 per person

Santa Fe County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Pojoaque, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone75.1%
  • Carpooled11.9%
  • Public transit0.3%
  • Walked2.8%
  • Bicycle0.2%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
  • Worked from home9.7%

Average one-way commute: 22.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Pojoaque, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: wildfire

Storm events since 1996

1,038

Countywide, mostly drought

Flood insurance policies

388

0.6% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

91° / 16°F

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Pojoaque, NM, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

27.4%

U.S. 33.3% -5.9 pts

Diabetes

12.5%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

11.3%

U.S. 12.8% -1.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

16.4%

U.S. 11.1% +5.3 pts

Cities near Pojoaque

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
JaconaCensus-designated place1.1 mi0.8
CuyamungueCensus-designated place2.1 mi1.2
NambeCensus-designated place2.2 mi8.7
JaconitaCensus-designated place2.2 mi0.7
El RanchoCensus-designated place3.5 mi2.1
Cuyamungue GrantCensus-designated place3.7 mi2.5
El Valle de Arroyo SecoCensus-designated place4 mi5.1
La MesillaCensus-designated place4.7 mi4.5
San Ildefonso PuebloCensus-designated place5.3 mi4.4
SombrilloCensus-designated place5.9 mi0.9
Tesuque PuebloCensus-designated place6.5 mi2.2
La PueblaCensus-designated place6.6 mi2.8
Santa Clara PuebloCensus-designated place6.7 mi2
CuartelezCensus-designated place6.7 mi1.4
Santa CruzCensus-designated place6.9 mi0.6
EspañolaCity8 mi8.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Pojoaque, NM in?
Pojoaque is in Santa Fe County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Pojoaque, NM?
About 2,327 people live in Pojoaque, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Pojoaque?
Nearby places include Jacona (1.1 mi), Cuyamungue (2.1 mi), Nambe (2.2 mi), Jaconita (2.2 mi), El Rancho (3.5 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023