Mountainair, NM has a population of 2,012 people according to the US Census Bureau. It has a population density of 2 people per square mile. Mountainair is home to many small businesses, and local organizations that make it a great place to live and work. The town offers year-round outdoor activities such as fishing in nearby lakes, camping in the nearby national forests and riding horses on trails throughout the region. Other outdoor activities include hunting and birdwatching. The town also hosts sporting events such as rodeos and track meets, along with local organizations such as the Mountainair Community Center that offer community resources for citizens. Local businesses include stores such as Bill’s Trading Post, restaurants like El Jardin Mexican Restaurant, banks like Wells Fargo Bank, and hardware shops like Mountainair True Value Hardware Store. With its friendly atmosphere and small-town charm, Mountainair is a great place to live or visit.
The population in Mountainair (zip 87036) is 2,012. There are 2 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Mountainair (zip 87036) is 46.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Mountainair (zip 87036) is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Mountainair (zip 87036)
- 50.6% are married
- 13.6% are divorced
- 19.2% are married with children
- 14.3% have children, but are single
Race in Mountainair (zip 87036)
- 45.2% are White
- 0.2% are Black
- 0.1% are Asian
- 0.4% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 54.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander