Chama, New Mexico
Chama: Village in New Mexico
About
Chama is a village located in the county of Rio Arriba in the U.S. state of New Mexico. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,022 and a population density of 146 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 976 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Chama
| Population : | 976 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Mexico (United States) |
| County : | Rio Arriba County |
| Different from : | Chama, Zambia |
| Postal code : | 87520 |
| Area : | 6.99 km2 |
| Altitude : | 7,871 feet / 2399 meters |
| Time Zone : | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time : | 12:25:00 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 140 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.71% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Chama is located at 36°54'11"N 106°34'46"W (36.9030700, -106.5794800).
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Official website of Chama
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Chama decreased by 4.71% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,022 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,025 | 0.29% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,025 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,022 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,013 | -0.89% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,004 | -0.9% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,002 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,000 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 995 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 992 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 976 | -1.64% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 7,162 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 5,519 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 29.8% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 7,117 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 5,554 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.1% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 24.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 12.4% |
| Female persons, % : | 49.1% |
| White only, percent : | 90.8% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 2.8% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.6% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 0.7% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 90.6% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 420 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 2.8% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 82.6% |
Chama zip code is 87520.
County name: Rio Arriba, County
fips: 35039
Chama, Chama Crossing
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 82.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $411,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,529 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $933 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $714 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,454 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.68 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 86.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 5.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 94.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 89.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 97.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 68.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 6.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 69.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.9% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 12,859 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 76,970 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $13,324 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $136,389 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $70,013 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 2.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,007 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 465 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 281 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 39 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 938 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 108 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 818 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 375.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 14.79 |
People born in Chama (2)
People born in Chama, including United States Congressman Brian Baird, actress Mariangela Pino, .
List
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near Chama, NM
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMC | Alamosa, CO | 111 Pike Avenue | BUS |
Other cities in Rio Arriba County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Rio Arriba County , NM.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Española | 9,981 | City primarily in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, in the United States |
| Chimayo | 3,177 | City in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, United States of America |
| Dulce | 2,743 | Census-designated place (CDP) in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, United States |
| Santa Clara | 1,761 | Village in Grant County, New Mexico, United States |
| Dixon | 926 | Unincorporated community in New Mexico |
