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Vanderwagen, NM
Census-designated place in McKinley County, New Mexico.
Population
61
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
31
ZIP codes
0
Vanderwagen and its ZIP codes
Vanderwagen at a glance
- Vanderwagen is 75% denser than New Mexico as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McKinley County. PPP loans are for Vanderwagen.
Unemployment rate
6.9%
Aug 2026, +1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,177
19,353 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$37,085
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$561M
FY 2026, $7,688 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Vanderwagen, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
552
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
35
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 17°F
11.2 inches of rain a year
Cities near Vanderwagen
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SagarCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 1.9 |
| PinehavenCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 7 |
| Black RockCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.7 |
| McGaffeyCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.8 |
| Zuni PuebloCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 12.6 |
| Catalpa CanyonCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 7 |
| CrestviewCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.3 |
| Williams AcresCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| TimberlakeCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 16 |
| GallupCity | 17 mi | 20.2 |
| Purty RockCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.2 |
| RamahCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 12.3 |
| SundanceCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3.5 |
| Lupton, AZCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| ManuelitoCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 8.2 |
| Fort WingateCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Vanderwagen, NM in?
- Vanderwagen is in McKinley County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Vanderwagen, NM?
- About 61 people live in Vanderwagen, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Vanderwagen?
- Nearby places include Sagar (2 mi), Pinehaven (6.2 mi), Black Rock (13 mi), McGaffey (14 mi), Zuni Pueblo (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023