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Seama, NM
Census-designated place in Cibola County, New Mexico.
Population
538
Land area
6.5sq mi
People per sq mi
83
ZIP codes
0
Seama and its ZIP codes
Seama at a glance
- Seama is about 4.7 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
Local data for Seama, NM
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Seama, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Poverty rate
71.5%
Homeownership
100.0%
Bachelor's or higher
0.3%
Median age
35.6
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Chinese Americans (1).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cibola County. PPP loans are for Seama.
Unemployment rate
6.0%
Sep 2026, +0.6 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
Environment and hazard risk
Seama, 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
90° / 18°F
10.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Seama, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.9%
U.S. 33.3% +8.6 pts
Diabetes
20.6%
U.S. 12.1% +8.5 pts
Smoking
26.5%
U.S. 12.8% +13.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.5%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Seama
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| North Acomita VillageCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 3.9 |
| South Acomita VillageCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 1.2 |
| ParajeCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 5.6 |
| CuberoCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 9.6 |
| Skyline-GanipaCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 7.8 |
| Acomita LakeCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 3.9 |
| San FidelCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 4.2 |
| EncinalCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 3 |
| LagunaCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 9.6 |
| McCartys VillageCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 3.2 |
| PaguateCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.9 |
| Anzac VillageCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1 |
| BiboCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.2 |
| MesitaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 7.5 |
| MoquinoCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| SeboyetaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Seama, NM in?
- Seama is in Cibola County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Seama, NM?
- About 538 people live in Seama, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Seama?
- Nearby places include North Acomita Village (2.8 mi), South Acomita Village (3.3 mi), Paraje (3.5 mi), Cubero (3.6 mi), Skyline-Ganipa (4.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023