The town of Espanola, NM Metro Area, located in Rio Arriba County, offers a unique combination of small-town charm and big city amenities. With a population of 40,347 people it has a population density of 6.57 people per square mile. This is significantly lower than the US population density which is 93.29 people per square mile.
Espanola is home to several local businesses, such as the Posh Pooch Pet Boutique or the Yvonne’s Cafe and Bakery providing delightful treats for its locals. Year-round outdoor activities can be enjoyed at nearby locations like Abiquiu Lake or the Rio Chama Wild and Scenic River where visitors can explore nature and spend quality time outdoors. The town also has several demographic organizations like the Northern New Mexico Youth Project and local sporting events like the 5K Run/Walk Community Race benefiting Habitat for Humanity that allow residents to get involved in their community in meaningful ways.
The population in Espanola Metro Area is 40,347. There are 7 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Espanola Metro Area is 41.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Espanola Metro Area is 2.8, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Espanola Metro Area
- 35.2% are married
- 12.4% are divorced
- 22.6% are married with children
- 24.4% have children, but are single
Race in Espanola Metro Area
- 12.9% are White
- 0.4% are Black
- 0.4% are Asian
- 14.0% are Native American
- 0.2% claim Other
- 71.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander