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San Mateo, NM
Census-designated place in Cibola County, New Mexico.
Population
602
Land area
2.8sq mi
People per sq mi
217
ZIP codes
0
San Mateo and its ZIP codes
San Mateo at a glance
- San Mateo is about 12 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- The median household income is $77,745, 21% above the New Mexico median of $64,059.
Housing and community stats
San Mateo, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$77,745
Poverty rate
0.0%
Homeownership
100.0%
Bachelor's or higher
24.5%
Median age
25.6
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cibola County. PPP loans are for San Mateo.
Unemployment rate
6.0%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,188
7,268 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$36,397
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$218M
FY 2026, $8,032 per person
How people get to work
San Mateo, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone100.0%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Environment and hazard risk
San Mateo, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
442
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
62
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 15°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in San Mateo, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.8%
U.S. 33.3% +3.5 pts
Diabetes
16.4%
U.S. 12.1% +4.3 pts
Smoking
10.2%
U.S. 12.8% -2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
20.4%
U.S. 11.1% +9.3 pts
Cities near San Mateo
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Lobo CanyonCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 4.3 |
| BroadviewCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.8 |
| San FidelCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4.2 |
| HaystackCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4.3 |
| GrantsCity | 17 mi | 14.9 |
| Mount TaylorCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.9 |
| MilanVillage | 17 mi | 4.4 |
| SeboyetaCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.7 |
| BiboCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 4.2 |
| Golden AcresCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.9 |
| CuberoCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 9.6 |
| EncinalCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3 |
| Acomita LakeCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3.9 |
| North Acomita VillageCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3.9 |
| McCartys VillageCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3.2 |
| Anzac VillageCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is San Mateo, NM in?
- San Mateo is in Cibola County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of San Mateo, NM?
- About 602 people live in San Mateo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near San Mateo?
- Nearby places include Lobo Canyon (8.7 mi), Broadview (15 mi), San Fidel (16 mi), Haystack (16 mi), Grants (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023