Chimayo Authority

Chimayo is a middle-income, family-oriented small town of 2,390.

Chimayo, New Mexico

Chimayo is one of the smaller incorporated places in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, with a population of 2,390. Households here earn a median of $56,484.

Definition and scope

Chimayo sits within Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, one of New Mexico's administrative subdivisions. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 3 and is part of the Española, NM metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Chimayo has approximately 2,390 residents. The median age is 48.8 years. Roughly 78% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $227,500.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 4.4%
• Black or African American: 0.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 95.6%
• Asian: 0.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Chimayo is $56,484. Poverty rate stands at 27.0%. Unemployment rate at last release was 0.6%. Educational attainment: 9.0% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Chimayo:

• Public schools: 1
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 1

Getting around

For air travel, residents typically use Ohkay Owingeh Airport. Federal court business routes through Los Alamos County Justice Center. For passenger rail, the nearest Amtrak station is Lamy, New Mexico.

Geography and climate

Chimayo sits at an elevation of 6,075 feet above sea level. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 6a.

References

• New Mexico State Authority — state-level reference for New Mexico.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.