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Rowe, NM
Census-designated place in San Miguel County, New Mexico.
Population
516
Land area
6.1sq mi
People per sq mi
84
ZIP codes
0
Rowe and its ZIP codes
Rowe at a glance
- Rowe is about 4.8 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $115,976 a year, 81% more than the New Mexico figure of $64,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $199,300 (20% below New Mexico).
Local data for Rowe, NM
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rowe, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$115,976
Poverty rate
0.0%
Median home value
$199,300
Homeownership
100.0%
Bachelor's or higher
0.0%
Median age
36.3
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (62), Cuban Americans (43).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Miguel County. PPP loans are for Rowe.
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Aug 2026, +1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,257
7,821 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,234
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$201M
FY 2026, $7,387 per person
How people get to work
Rowe, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.1%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home28.9%
Environment and hazard risk
Rowe, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
1,044
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
1,791
13.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 18°F
16.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rowe, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.2%
U.S. 33.3% +4.9 pts
Diabetes
15.9%
U.S. 12.1% +3.8 pts
Smoking
14.3%
U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
21.3%
U.S. 11.1% +10.2 pts
Cities near Rowe
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PecosVillage | 5.9 mi | 1.8 |
| North San YsidroCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 2.3 |
| East PecosCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 3.6 |
| La CuevaCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 7.7 |
| GlorietaCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 7.6 |
| ValenciaCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 1.5 |
| CañoncitoCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 9.9 |
| SohamCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| LamyCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.6 |
| Cañada de los AlamosCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.7 |
| San JoseCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| Eldorado at Santa FeCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 20.8 |
| RiberaCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.5 |
| Santa Fe FoothillsCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 8.3 |
| Sunlit HillsCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.8 |
| Seton VillageCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rowe, NM in?
- Rowe is in San Miguel County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Rowe, NM?
- About 516 people live in Rowe, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rowe?
- Nearby places include Pecos (5.9 mi), North San Ysidro (6.2 mi), East Pecos (6.2 mi), La Cueva (7 mi), Glorieta (7.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023