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Virden, NM
Village in Hidalgo County, New Mexico.
Population
175
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
828
ZIP codes
0
Virden and its ZIP codes
Virden at a glance
- Virden is about 47 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hidalgo County. PPP loans are for Virden.
Unemployment rate
6.6%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,289
1,274 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,723
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.8B
FY 2026, $441,105 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Virden, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
533
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
2
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
98° / 25°F
10.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Virden, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.7%
U.S. 33.3% -2.6 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
15.0%
U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
Cities near Virden
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin, AZCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 1 |
| Duncan, AZTown | 6.3 mi | 2.2 |
| RedrockCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| York, AZCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.1 |
| Glen AcresCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 1 |
| CliffCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 10.3 |
| Clifton, AZTown | 29 mi | 14.7 |
| LordsburgCity | 29 mi | 8.4 |
| BuckhornCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 4.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Virden, NM in?
- Virden is in Hidalgo County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Virden, NM?
- About 175 people live in Virden, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Virden?
- Nearby places include Franklin, AZ (4.3 mi), Duncan, AZ (6.3 mi), Redrock (15 mi), York, AZ (20 mi), Glen Acres (27 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023