Mountainair, New Mexico
Mountainair: City in Torrance County, New Mexico, United States of America
About
Mountainair is a city located in the county of Torrance in the U.S. state of New Mexico. Its population at the 2010 census was 928 and a population density of 336 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 871 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Mountainair
| Population : | 871 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Mexico (United States) |
| County : | Torrance County |
| Postal code : | 87036 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 505 |
| Area : | 2.76 km2 |
| Altitude : | 6,519 feet / 1987 meters |
| Time Zone : | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time : | 21:25:41 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 316 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.54% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Mountainair is located at 34°31'13"N 106°14'28"W (34.5203400, -106.2411300).
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- Official Website
Official website of Mountainair
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Mountainair decreased by 6.54% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 928 | - | census |
| 2011 | 941 | 1.38% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 922 | -2.06% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 902 | -2.22% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 890 | -1.35% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 885 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 879 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 880 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 877 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 873 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 871 | -0.23% | estimation process |
People born in Mountainair (1)
politician Beatrice Roach Gottlieb was born in Mountainair
Schools in Mountainair
College & universities near Mountainair, NM
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 188049 | University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus | Los Lunas (NM) | 87031-7633 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Mountainair, NM
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABQ | Alvarado Transportation Center | 320 First Street SW | RAIL |
| LMY | Lamy station | Santa Fe County Road 33 | RAIL |
Post offices near Mountainair
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Mountainair Post Office | Mountainair (NM) | 87036 |
Other cities in Torrance County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Torrance County , NM.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Moriarty | 1,841 | City in Torrance County, New Mexico, United States |
| Estancia | 1,561 | Town of the United States |
| Willard | 239 | Human settlement in Torrance County, New Mexico, United States of America |
| Encino | 79 | Human settlement in Torrance County, New Mexico, United States of America |
