Ventura, NM is a small town located in the southeastern corner of New Mexico. With a population of 752 and a population density of 70 people per square mile, Ventura is a quiet escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. The town offers unique local businesses such as the Guadalupe Trading Post Restaurant, where visitors can enjoy homemade recipes with native, Southwestern flair. Outdoor activities are abundant year-round in Ventura with hiking trails at Frijoles Canyon and camping at Santa Rosa Lake State Park. There are also various local organizations that provide educational opportunities for children and adults such as the nearby Santa Fe Community College or New Mexico Highlands University. For those looking to get involved with sports in Ventura, there is the Southwest Little League Baseball that provides youth baseball throughout the summer months.
The population in Ventura is 752. There are 138 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Ventura is 41, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Ventura is 1.8, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Ventura
- 51.9% are married
- 15.1% are divorced
- 20.0% are married with children
- 0.0% have children, but are single
Race in Ventura
- 31.4% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 49.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 19.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander