Checked
Rincon, NM
Census-designated place in Doña Ana County, New Mexico.
Population
271
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
257
ZIP codes
0
Rincon and its ZIP codes
Rincon at a glance
- Rincon is about 15 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
Local data for Rincon, NM
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Doña Ana County. PPP loans are for Rincon.
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,236
81,834 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,742
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.9B
FY 2026, $8,464 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Rincon, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
574
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
947
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 24°F
10.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rincon, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.8%
U.S. 33.3% +8.5 pts
Diabetes
19.9%
U.S. 12.1% +7.8 pts
Smoking
17.5%
U.S. 12.8% +4.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
34.6%
U.S. 11.1% +23.5 pts
Cities near Rincon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RodeyCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 0.6 |
| PlacitasCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 0.1 |
| HatchVillage | 6.4 mi | 3 |
| SalemCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 1.3 |
| GarfieldCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| Radium SpringsCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 6 |
| ArreyCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| OasisCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 2.1 |
| Doña AnaCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.6 |
| CaballoCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 1 |
| San YsidroCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 2.6 |
| Picacho HillsCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 3.2 |
| FairacresCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 2.1 |
| Las PalomasCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rincon, NM in?
- Rincon is in Doñan Ana County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Rincon, NM?
- About 271 people live in Rincon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rincon?
- Nearby places include Rodey (3.6 mi), Placitas (5.3 mi), Hatch (6.4 mi), Salem (8 mi), Garfield (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023