88072 Vado, New Mexico is a small community located in Dona Ana County. With a population of only 1,793, the town is considered to be quite rural and quiet compared to many other parts of the United States. The area has a population density of 76 people per square mile, much lower than the US average of 93 people per square mile.
The local businesses in 88072 Vado are mainly family owned and operated. These include El Jardin Mexican Restaurant that serves delicious authentic Mexican food, Outpost Pizza Co that offers great oven cooked pizza, and The Big Biscuit which provides homemade biscuits for breakfast or lunch. Other organizations in 88072 Vado include the local branch of the American Legion and the Lions Club who both work together to benefit the townspeople by offering scholarships and other programs.
There are also plenty of year-round outdoor activities available in 88072 Vado such as hiking at Aguirre Springs National Park or going fishing at Elephant Butte Lake State Park. All these activities make it a great place for those looking for some peace and quiet away from busy city life. For those looking for something more active there are also some sporting events held in the area including rodeo competitions at El Paso County Coliseum and baseball games at Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino Complex.
The population in Vado (zip 88072) is 1,793. There are 74 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Vado (zip 88072) is 20.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Vado (zip 88072) is 3.8, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Vado (zip 88072)
- 44.8% are married
- 7.6% are divorced
- 42.1% are married with children
- 20.2% have children, but are single
Race in Vado (zip 88072)
- 0.8% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 99.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander