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Tajique, NM
Census-designated place in Torrance County, New Mexico.
Population
130
Land area
2.7sq mi
People per sq mi
48
ZIP codes
0
Tajique and its ZIP codes
Tajique at a glance
- Tajique is about 2.8 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Torrance County. PPP loans are for Tajique.
Unemployment rate
6.1%
Aug 2026, +0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,316
3,191 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,049
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$129M
FY 2026, $8,576 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Tajique, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
812
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
120
1.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 18°F
17.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Tajique, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.6%
U.S. 33.3% +2.3 pts
Diabetes
23.3%
U.S. 12.1% +11.2 pts
Smoking
16.2%
U.S. 12.8% +3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
20.1%
U.S. 11.1% +9.0 pts
Cities near Tajique
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TorreonCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 8.3 |
| ManzanoCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 1.7 |
| ChililiCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1 |
| Punta de AguaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| Manzano SpringsCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.3 |
| Ponderosa PineCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 8 |
| EstanciaTown | 16 mi | 6.2 |
| Meadow LakeCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 11.6 |
| McIntoshCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 23.3 |
| MountainairTown | 17 mi | 1.6 |
| Indian HillsCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 5.7 |
| CedroCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 5.4 |
| WillardVillage | 19 mi | 0.9 |
| El Cerro MissionCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 5.9 |
| Monterey ParkCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.6 |
| BartonCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 9.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Tajique, NM in?
- Tajique is in Torrance County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Tajique, NM?
- About 130 people live in Tajique, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Tajique?
- Nearby places include Torreon (2.7 mi), Manzano (9 mi), Chilili (10 mi), Punta de Agua (11 mi), Manzano Springs (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023