Eagle Nest, New Mexico
Eagle Nest: Human settlement in Colfax County, New Mexico, United States of America
About
Eagle Nest is a city located in the county of Colfax in the U.S. state of New Mexico. Its population at the 2010 census was 290 and a population density of 22 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 251 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Eagle Nest
| Population : | 251 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Mexico (United States) |
| County : | Colfax County |
| Area : | 13.13 km2 |
| Altitude : | 8,238 feet / 2511 meters |
| Time Zone : | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time : | 08:29:43 (25th April 2024) |
| Postal code : | 87718 |
| Density : | 19 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -15.54% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Eagle Nest is located at 36°33'17"N 105°15'49"W (36.5547500, -105.2636200).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Eagle Nest decreased by 15.54% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 290 | - | census |
| 2011 | 287 | -1.05% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 279 | -2.87% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 276 | -1.09% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 267 | -3.37% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 262 | -1.91% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 258 | -1.55% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 256 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 254 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 251 | -1.2% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 251 | 0% | estimation process |
Schools in Eagle Nest
College & universities near Eagle Nest, NM
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 188225 | University of New Mexico-Taos Campus | Ranchos de Taos (NM) | 87557 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near Eagle Nest, NM
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAT | Raton | 201 South First Street | RAIL |
| TRI | Trinidad | 110 West Pine Street | RAIL |
| LSV | Las Vegas station | Railroad & Lincoln Streets | RAIL |
| SAF | Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico | No specific stop location | BUS |
| AMC | Alamosa, CO | 111 Pike Avenue | BUS |
Post offices near Eagle Nest
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Eagle N Post Office | Eagle Nest (NM) | 87718 |
Other cities in Colfax County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Colfax County , NM.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Raton | 5,923 | City in New Mexico |
| Angel Fire | 1,070 | Town in New Mexico |
| Springer | 910 | Human settlement in Colfax County, New Mexico, United States of America |
| Cimarron | 884 | Human settlement in Colfax County, New Mexico, United States of America |
| Maxwell | 213 | Village in Colfax County, New Mexico, United States |
