Ilfeld, NM is a small town located in Dona Ana County and has a population of 688 people. The town is situated at an elevation of 4,788 feet and its population density is 9 people per square mile. Popular attractions include the Ilfeld Days Celebration, which takes place annually in May, as well as the nearby Pecos National Historic Park where visitors can hike trails and explore ancient Native American ruins. Local businesses include the Ilfeld Market for groceries, Big Red's Restaurant for local comfort food, and La Cocina for traditional Mexican cuisine. For outdoor recreation there are plenty of hiking trails in the area and year-round fishing opportunities at nearby Elephant Butte Lake State Park. Other organizations in the area include the Upper Gila Watershed Alliance which works to create awareness about water conservation and preservation efforts. Finally, local sporting events include the annual High Mountain Rally auto race held on the winding roads around Ilfeld.
The population in Ilfeld (zip 87538) is 688. There are 9 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Ilfeld (zip 87538) is 40, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Ilfeld (zip 87538) is 2.8, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Ilfeld (zip 87538)
- 15.5% are married
- 31.7% are divorced
- 43.5% are married with children
- 29.6% have children, but are single
Race in Ilfeld (zip 87538)
- 32.3% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 67.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander