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Vaughn, NM
Town in Guadalupe County, New Mexico.
Population
493
Land area
5.6sq mi
People per sq mi
88
ZIP codes
0
Vaughn and its ZIP codes
Vaughn at a glance
- Vaughn is about 5 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
Local data for Vaughn, NM
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Guadalupe County. PPP loans are for Vaughn.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,481
1,487 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,445
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$49M
FY 2026, $10,995 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Vaughn, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
377
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
1
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 18°F
13.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Vaughn, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.1%
U.S. 33.3% +3.8 pts
Diabetes
20.2%
U.S. 12.1% +8.1 pts
Smoking
13.1%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
22.9%
U.S. 11.1% +11.8 pts
Cities near Vaughn
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DuranCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.7 |
| EncinoVillage | 14 mi | 2 |
| PasturaCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Vaughn, NM in?
- Vaughn is in Guadalupe County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Vaughn, NM?
- About 493 people live in Vaughn, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Vaughn?
- Nearby places include Duran (14 mi), Encino (14 mi), Pastura (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023