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Veguita, NM
Census-designated place in Socorro County, New Mexico.
Population
157
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
188
ZIP codes
0
Veguita and its ZIP codes
Veguita at a glance
- Veguita is about 11 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Socorro County. PPP loans are for Veguita.
Unemployment rate
5.4%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,770
4,870 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,298
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$335M
FY 2026, $20,192 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Veguita, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
669
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
144
2.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 19°F
8.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Veguita, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.8%
U.S. 33.3% +5.5 pts
Diabetes
17.8%
U.S. 12.1% +5.7 pts
Smoking
14.9%
U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
23.9%
U.S. 11.1% +12.8 pts
Cities near Veguita
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Las NutriasCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 1 |
| Casa ColoradaCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 5.5 |
| AbeytasCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 1.2 |
| MadroneCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 3.1 |
| PueblitosCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 2.1 |
| JaralesCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 8.7 |
| Rio CommunitiesCity | 9.3 mi | 7.7 |
| SausalCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.2 |
| La JoyaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| AdelinoCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3 |
| BelenCity | 13 mi | 19 |
| Los ChavesCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 11.4 |
| TomeCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 5.5 |
| Las MaravillasCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1 |
| Monterey ParkCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.6 |
| El CerroCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 4.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Veguita, NM in?
- Veguita is in Socorro County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Veguita, NM?
- About 157 people live in Veguita, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Veguita?
- Nearby places include Las Nutrias (3.1 mi), Casa Colorada (3.1 mi), Abeytas (4.4 mi), Madrone (4.9 mi), Pueblitos (5.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023