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Pueblitos, NM

Census-designated place in Valencia County, New Mexico.

Population

595

Land area

2.1sq mi

People per sq mi

280

ZIP codes

0

Pueblitos and its ZIP codes

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Pueblitos at a glance

  • Pueblitos is about 16 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
  • The median household income is $43,466, 32% below the New Mexico median of $64,059.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $116,700 (53% below New Mexico).

Housing and community stats

Pueblitos, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$43,466

Poverty rate

40.0%

Median home value

$116,700

Homeownership

95.7%

Bachelor's or higher

6.3%

Median age

59.2

Average commute

15.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (475), Irish Americans (22), German Americans (11).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Valencia County. PPP loans are for Pueblitos.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.5%

Aug 2026, +1.0 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$51,401

17,864 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$48,865

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$500M

FY 2026, $6,567 per person

Valencia County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone92.0%
  • Carpooled0.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other8.0%
  • Worked from home0.0%

Average one-way commute: 15.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Pueblitos, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: earthquake

Storm events since 1996

476

Countywide, mostly drought

Flood insurance policies

2,142

6.7% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

93° / 19°F

9.2 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Pueblitos, NM, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

34.6%

U.S. 33.3% +1.3 pts

Diabetes

14.8%

U.S. 12.1% +2.7 pts

Smoking

12.8%

U.S. 12.8% about the same

Uninsured (18-64)

16.9%

U.S. 11.1% +5.8 pts

Cities near Pueblitos

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
JaralesCensus-designated place1.4 mi8.7
MadroneCensus-designated place3.5 mi3.1
Casa ColoradaCensus-designated place4 mi5.5
Rio CommunitiesCity5.1 mi7.7
SausalCensus-designated place5.5 mi2.2
VeguitaCensus-designated place5.9 mi0.8
BelenCity7.4 mi19
AdelinoCensus-designated place7.8 mi3
Las NutriasCensus-designated place8.9 mi1
AbeytasCensus-designated place9.5 mi1.2
Los ChavesCensus-designated place9.5 mi11.4
TomeCensus-designated place10 mi5.5
Las MaravillasCensus-designated place11 mi1
Monterey ParkCensus-designated place13 mi2.6
El CerroCensus-designated place13 mi4.2
El Cerro MissionCensus-designated place14 mi5.9

Frequently asked questions

What county is Pueblitos, NM in?
Pueblitos is in Valencia County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Pueblitos, NM?
About 595 people live in Pueblitos, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Pueblitos?
Nearby places include Jarales (1.4 mi), Madrone (3.5 mi), Casa Colorada (4 mi), Rio Communities (5.1 mi), Sausal (5.5 mi).

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