Paraje, NM is a small town located in the State of New Mexico. With a population of only 994 people, it is one of the smaller towns in the state. Despite its size, Paraje has many local businesses and organizations that serve its residents. One such business is the Dona Ana Trading Post, which has been serving the community since 1975 by providing local produce and other goods to those living in the area. Other businesses include La Tienda Mexicana and Tony's Barber Shop, both of which offer an array of services to those living in Paraje. \nThe area is also home to a number of year-round outdoor activities, including hunting and fishing excursions at nearby Elephant Butte Lake State Park as well as bird watching opportunities at Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge. Other activities that can be enjoyed throughout the year include camping and mountain biking on nearby trails. \nAdditionally, there are several organizations that call Paraje home such as the local volunteer fire department and The Friends of Desert Wildlife, which is dedicated to protecting local species from encroachment by humans or commercial interests. Each summer there are also sporting events held for children in the community such as Little League baseball games and an annual Horse Show in August. All these local establishments make Paraje a great place to visit or to live!
The population in Paraje is 994. There are 178 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Paraje is 36.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Paraje is 4.1, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Paraje
- 22.8% are married
- 13.8% are divorced
- 3.2% are married with children
- 46.8% have children, but are single
Race in Paraje
- 1.9% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 97.4% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander