White Sands, New Mexico
White Sands: census-designated place in New Mexico, United States
About
White Sands is a CDP located in the county of Doña Ana in the U.S. state of New Mexico. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,651 and a population density of 206 people per km². After 0 years in 2010 city had an estimated population of 1,651 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about White Sands
| Population | 1,651 (2010) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New Mexico (United States) |
| County | Doña Ana County |
| Different from | Tularosa basin gypsum dunes |
| Area | 8.01 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 32.3809,-106.4794 |
| Official language | English |
| Altitude | 14,108 feet / 4300 meters |
| Time Zone | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time | 00:17:17 (23rd April 2026) |
| Density | 206 Pop. per km² as of 2010 |
| Population growth | 0% (2010-2010) |
| Weather | 58℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
White Sands is located at 32°22'51"N 106°28'46"W (32.3809300, -106.4794400).
White Sands map
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Weather
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. West wind 17 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
The population of White Sands increased by 0% in 0 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1,323 | - | 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z |
| 2010 | 1,651 | 19.87% | 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z |
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to White Sands, NM. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 187620 | New Mexico State University-Dona Ana | Las Cruces (NM) | 88011 |
| 488651 | Glitz School of Cosmetology | Las Cruces (NM) | 88001 |
Nearby Transit Stations (4)
Rail and bus stations connected to White Sands, NM. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LCR | Las Cruces, New Mexico | 304 Wyatt Drive | BUS |
| ELB | El Paso (Bus Station), Texas | 200 W. San Antonio Ave. | BUS |
| ELP | Union Depot | 700 San Francisco St. | RAIL |
| TOC | Truth or Consequences, New Mexico | 8 South Date St. | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to White Sands.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| White Sands Missile Rang Post Office | White Sands Missile Range (NM) | 88002 |
Other cities in Doña Ana County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Doña Ana County , NM.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Las Cruces | 105,096 | The second most populous city in New Mexico. |
| Sunland Park | 18,449 | City in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States |
| Anthony | 9,276 | City in New Mexico |
| Vado | 3,194 | City in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States of America |
| Mesilla | 1,844 | City in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States of America |
| Radium Springs | 1,699 | City in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States of America |
| Hatch | 1,678 | Village in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, New Mexico |
| Doña Ana | 1,211 | Census designated place |
| San Ysidro | 204 | Census-designated place in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
White Sands distances to largest New Mexico cities