Alamogordo, New Mexico
Alamogordo: City in Otero County, New Mexico, United States
About
Alamogordo is a city located in the county of Otero in the U.S. state of New Mexico. Its population at the 2010 census was 30,403 and a population density of 547 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 32,126 inhabitants.
The city was created 127 years ago in 1897.
Quick Facts about Alamogordo
| Population : | 32,126 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Mexico (United States) |
| County : | Otero County |
| Postal code : | 88311, 88310 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 575 |
| Area : | 55.55 km2 |
| Official name : | Alamogordo |
| Altitude : | 4,337 feet / 1322 meters |
| Capital city : | Alamogordo is capital of Otero County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1898 (127 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time : | 03:39:55 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 578 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 5.36% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Alamogordo is located at 32°53'58"N 105°57'37"W (32.8995300, -105.9602700).
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- Official Website
Official website of Alamogordo
Demographics
The population of Alamogordo increased by 5.36% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 30,403 | - | census |
| 2011 | 31,264 | 2.75% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 31,505 | 0.76% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 31,515 | 0.03% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 31,061 | -1.46% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 30,779 | -0.92% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 31,160 | 1.22% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 31,369 | 0.67% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 31,603 | 0.74% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 31,980 | 1.18% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 32,126 | 0.45% | estimation process |
Other Places in Alamogordo
1 Alamogordo Utility Billing
1376 E 9th St, Alamogordo, NM 88310 ➦ Show Map
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2 Alamogordo City Hall
1376 E 9th St, Alamogordo, NM 88310 ➦ Show Map
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3 PMS - Southern Region Administration
1501 E 10th St, Alamogordo, NM 88310, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 US Consolidated Farm Services Agency
2920 N White Sands Blvd, Alamogordo, NM 88310, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Otero County Healthcare Services
1101 N New York Ave, Alamogordo, NM 88310, United States ➦ Show Map
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People born in Alamogordo (14)
People born in Alamogordo, including politician Edwin L. Mechem, physicist Edward Condon, musician Junior Daugherty, .
List
- Cedric Jackson (American basketball player) he was born in 05/03/1986
- Adam Frye (American soccer player) he was born in 15/02/1974
- Aubrey Dunn, Sr. (American politician) he was born in 25/03/1928
- Billy McMillon (American baseball player) he was born in 17/11/1971
- Cindy Chavez (Organized labor executive and American politician who served as vice mayor of San Jose, California.(USA).) she was born in 07/04/1964
- Conrad Hamilton (American football player) he was born in 05/11/1974
- Donna Barton Brothers (American jockey) she was born in 20/04/1966
- Edward Lee Howard (CIA officer) he was born in 27/10/1951
- Paul Moreno (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1932
- Karen Lafferty (American singer) she was born in 29/02/1948
- Aubrey Dunn Jr. she was born in 01/01/1950
Schools in Alamogordo
College & universities near Alamogordo, NM
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 187505 | Olympian Academy of Cosmetology | Alamogordo (NM) | 88310-5051 |
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near Alamogordo, NM
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LCR | Las Cruces, New Mexico | 304 Wyatt Drive | BUS |
Post offices near Alamogordo
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Alamogord Post Office | Alamogordo (NM) | 88310 |
Other cities in Otero County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Otero County , NM.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Tularosa | 3,040 | Town in New Mexico |
| La Luz | 1,697 | City in Otero County, New Mexico, United States of America |
| Boles Acres | 1,638 | City in Otero County, New Mexico, United States of America |
| Mescalero | 1,338 | Unincorporated community in Otero County, New Mexico, United States |
| Cloudcroft | 704 | Town |
Distance to Other Cities
Alamogordo distances to largest New Mexico cities
