Veguita, NM is a small village located in the Eastern Plains of New Mexico with a population of 1,433 residents. The population density of Veguita is 11 people per square mile compared to the United States overall population density of 93 people per square mile. Local businesses in Veguita include Los Vecinos Farmers Market, which specializes in local produce and handmade items made by local vendors, and La Casita Mexican Restaurant, serving up traditional Mexican cuisine. Year-round outdoor activities are abundant in Veguita as it's surrounded by mountains and national forests. Estancia Valley Wildlife Refuge is only one of many trails for hiking, biking, or horseback riding around the area. Other organizations in Veguita include YouthWorks 4H Club and Estancia Valley Chamber of Commerce. For sports enthusiasts, Estancia high school offers several sporting events including football and basketball games throughout the year.
The population in Veguita (zip 87062) is 1,433. There are 11 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Veguita (zip 87062) is 36.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Veguita (zip 87062) is 3.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Veguita (zip 87062)
- 56.7% are married
- 11.5% are divorced
- 23.8% are married with children
- 7.3% have children, but are single
Race in Veguita (zip 87062)
- 50.5% are White
- 0.6% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 1.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 47.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander