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Torreon, NM
Census-designated place in Sandoval County, New Mexico.
Population
580
Land area
13.9sq mi
People per sq mi
42
ZIP codes
0
Torreon and its ZIP codes
Torreon at a glance
- Torreon is about 2.4 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
Local data for Torreon, NM
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Torreon, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Poverty rate
23.2%
Homeownership
100.0%
Bachelor's or higher
8.5%
Median age
28.5
Average commute
56.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (10), Italian Americans (1).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sandoval County. PPP loans are for Torreon.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Sep 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,469
35,867 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,016
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.3B
FY 2026, $8,945 per person
How people get to work
Torreon, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone92.8%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.2%
Average one-way commute: 56.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Torreon, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
969
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
558
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 17°F
10.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Torreon, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.4%
U.S. 33.3% +11.1 pts
Diabetes
21.4%
U.S. 12.1% +9.3 pts
Smoking
36.0%
U.S. 12.8% +23.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.8%
U.S. 11.1% +6.7 pts
Cities near Torreon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| San LuisCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 8.3 |
| Ojo EncinoCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| CubaVillage | 20 mi | 3.3 |
| Pueblo PintadoCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 31 |
| La JaraCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 14.3 |
| CañonCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 16.1 |
| Jemez SpringsVillage | 29 mi | 4.8 |
| San YsidroVillage | 30 mi | 2.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Torreon, NM in?
- Torreon is in Sandoval County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Torreon, NM?
- About 580 people live in Torreon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Torreon?
- Nearby places include San Luis (12 mi), Ojo Encino (13 mi), Cuba (20 mi), Pueblo Pintado (26 mi), La Jara (26 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023