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Springer, NM
Town in Colfax County, New Mexico.
Population
1,017
Land area
2.2sq mi
People per sq mi
461
ZIP codes
0
Springer and its ZIP codes
Springer at a glance
- Springer is about 26 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $50,345 a year, 21% less than the New Mexico figure of $64,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $87,000 (65% below New Mexico) and median rent is $501 a month.
Local data for Springer, NM
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Springer, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,345
Poverty rate
14.9%
Median home value
$87,000
Median rent
$501/mo
Homeownership
70.7%
Bachelor's or higher
19.0%
Median age
53.4
Average commute
19.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (156), German Americans (141), Irish Americans (89).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Colfax County. PPP loans are for Springer.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,900
4,228 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,638
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$112M
FY 2026, $9,008 per person
How people get to work
Springer, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.6%
- Carpooled5.4%
- Public transit8.1%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home13.1%
Average one-way commute: 19.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Springer, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
953
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
21
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 18°F
17.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Springer, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.6%
U.S. 33.3% -1.7 pts
Diabetes
17.0%
U.S. 12.1% +4.9 pts
Smoking
10.6%
U.S. 12.8% -2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.3%
U.S. 11.1% +5.2 pts
Cities near Springer
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MaxwellVillage | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| CimarronVillage | 20 mi | 2.1 |
| Wagon MoundVillage | 24 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Springer, NM in?
- Springer is in Colfax County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Springer, NM?
- About 1,017 people live in Springer, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Springer?
- Nearby places include Maxwell (14 mi), Cimarron (20 mi), Wagon Mound (24 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023