Las Vegas, San Miguel County, New Mexico
Las Vegas: Town in New Mexico, USA
About
Las Vegas is a town located in the county of San Miguel in the U.S. state of New Mexico. Its population at the 2010 census was 13,753 and a population density of 678 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 12,826 inhabitants.
The town was created 188 years ago in 1834.
Quick Facts about Las Vegas
| Population : | 12,826 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Mexico (United States) |
| County : | San Miguel County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 505 |
| Area : | 20.27 km2 |
| Altitude : | 6,424 feet / 1958 meters |
| Capital city : | Las Vegas is capital of San Miguel County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1835 (188 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time : | 06:20:02 (1st June 2023) |
| Postal code : | 87701 |
| Density : | 633 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -7.23% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Las Vegas is located at 35°35'38"N 105°13'26"W (35.5939300, -105.2239000).
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- Official Website
Official website of Las Vegas
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Las Vegas decreased by 7.23% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 13,753 | - | census |
| 2011 | 14,019 | 1.9% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 13,885 | -0.97% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 13,750 | -0.98% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 13,576 | -1.28% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 13,430 | -1.09% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 13,315 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 13,163 | -1.15% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 13,035 | -0.98% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 12,919 | -0.9% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 12,826 | -0.73% | estimation process |
People born in Las Vegas (18)
People born in Las Vegas, including Governor of New Mexico Ezequiel Cabeza De Baca, football player Aaron Graham, National Basketball Association owner and executive George J. Maloof, Sr., .
List
- M. Christina Armijo (United States federal judge) she was born in 01/01/1951
- Mari-Luci Jaramillo (American diplomat) she was born in 19/06/1928
- Ray John de Aragon (American writer) he was born in 19/01/1946
- Waldo Henry Rogers (United States federal judge) he was born in 17/05/1908
- Margaret Larkin (American musician) she was born in 07/07/1899
- Eleanor Spiess-Ferris (American painter) she was born in 03/07/1941
- Arthur Tipton (American football player, U.S. Army officer) he was born in 05/06/1882
- Robert B. Powers (American police officer) he was born in 03/10/1900
- Woolford Bales Baker he was born in 30/12/1892
- Pelham D. Glassford (US Army general) he was born in 08/08/1883
- James Almanzar (actor (1934–2002)) he was born in 07/10/1934
- Carrick Hume Buck (1900-1959 , Hawaii lawyer) she was born in 01/01/1900
- Ray Leger he was born in 06/01/1925
- Teresa Leger Fernandez (American attorney and political candidate) she was born in 01/07/1959
- Aurora Lucero-White Lea (American folklorist, author, and suffragette) she was born in 08/02/1894
Schools in Las Vegas
College & universities near Las Vegas, NM
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 187897 | New Mexico Highlands University | Las Vegas (NM) | 87701 |
| 363633 | Luna Community College | Las Vegas (NM) | 87701 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Las Vegas, NM
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LSV | Las Vegas station | Railroad & Lincoln Streets | RAIL |
| LMY | Lamy station | Santa Fe County Road 33 | RAIL |
| SAF | Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico | No specific stop location | BUS |
Post offices near Las Vegas
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vega Post Office | Las Vegas (NM) | 87701 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Las Vegas , Nevada city in and county seat of Clark County, Nevada, United States with a population of 662,368 people.
Other cities in San Miguel County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in San Miguel County , NM.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Pecos | 1,313 | Human settlement in San Miguel County, New Mexico, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Las Vegas distances to largest New Mexico cities
