88081 Chaparral, NM is a small rural town with a population of 16,740 and a population density of 44 people per square mile. This area is much less populated than the US average population, and the US Population Density of 93 People per Square Mile. The local businesses in 88081 Chaparral, NM include small family-owned Mexican restaurants such as La Casa de Tortillas, locally owned hardware stores like New Mexico Hangers & Hardware, and more. Year-round outdoor activities in 88081 Chaparral, NM include bird watching at Rio Bosque Wetlands Park, hiking at Aguirre Springs National Recreation Area or to Organ Mountain Wilderness Study Area, and enjoying some nature trails at White Sands National Monument. There are also organizations that serve the community such as the American Legion Post No.3 and other local organizations like the High Desert Humane Society aimed at helping animals in need. Lastly there are some local sporting events that take place such as rodeo events held by the Chaparral Rodeo Association and youth sport events hosted by various groups.
The population in Chaparral (zip 88081) is 16,740. There are 42 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Chaparral (zip 88081) is 31.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Chaparral (zip 88081) is 3.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Chaparral (zip 88081)
- 47.5% are married
- 8.4% are divorced
- 40.4% are married with children
- 18.1% have children, but are single
Race in Chaparral (zip 88081)
- 14.0% are White
- 0.9% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.6% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 84.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander