Sandoval County, New Mexico
Sandoval County: county in New Mexico, United States
About
Sandoval County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Mexico. As of the 2010 census, the population was 131,561 and a population density of 14 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 148,904 inhabitants. Its county seat is Bernalillo. The county was created 123 years ago in 1902.
County Snapshot
Sandoval County at a glance
Sandoval County currently has 9 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
9
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
New Mexico counties
33
Open related pagesLargest city
Rio RanchoPopulation 99,885
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Sandoval County
| Population | 148,904 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New Mexico (United States) |
| Area | 9620 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.1% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.9% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.6886,-106.8658 |
| Altitude | 7,287 feet / 2221 meters |
| Capital | Bernalillo |
| Establishment | January 01, 1903 |
| Time Zone | America/Denver |
| Local time | 00:41:56 (16th April 2026) |
| Density | 15 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 11.65% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 37℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
Sandoval County is located at 35°41'19"N 106°51'57"W (35.6885500, -106.8658400). It has 6 neighbors: Bernalillo County, Cibola County, Los Alamos County, McKinley County, Rio Arriba County and Santa Fe County.
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The largest city of Sandoval County is Rio Rancho with a population of 99,885. Other cities include, Bernalillo population 10,865, Corrales population 8,701, Cuba population 756 and Jemez Springs population 266. See all Sandoval County cities & populated places.
Sandoval County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Sandoval County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Rio Rancho | 99,885 | The second most populous city in Sandoval County, New Mexico. |
| Bernalillo | 10,865 | Town of the United States |
| Corrales | 8,701 | Town in Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States |
| Placitas | 4,977 | Census-designated place in Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States |
| Santo Domingo Pueblo | 2,456 | Census designated place |
| San Felipe Pueblo | 2,404 | Census-designated place (CDP) in Sandoval County, New Mexico |
| Jemez Pueblo | 1,788 | Census-designated place in Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States |
| Cuba | 756 | Town in New Mexico, United States |
| Jemez Springs | 266 | Human settlement in Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States of America |
Weather
Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Sandoval County
Official Website- Bernalillo
Demographics
The population of Sandoval County increased by 11.65% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 131,561 | - | census |
| 2011 | 134,326 | 2.06% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 135,380 | 0.78% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 136,311 | 0.68% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 137,023 | 0.52% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 138,521 | 1.08% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 140,464 | 1.38% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 142,689 | 1.56% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 145,096 | 1.66% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 146,748 | 1.13% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 148,904 | 1.45% | estimation process |
New Mexico Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bernalillo County | 681,666 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| Albuquerque | 562,540 | The third most populous city in New Mexico and the center of the Albuquerque metropolitan area. |
| Doña Ana County | 221,262 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| Santa Fe County | 151,946 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| San Juan County | 123,312 | County in southeastern Utah, United States |
| Las Cruces | 105,096 | The second most populous city in New Mexico. |
| Rio Rancho | 99,885 | The second most populous city in Sandoval County, New Mexico. |
| Santa Fe | 84,996 | The capital of New Mexico. |
| Valencia County | 77,574 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| Lea County | 71,830 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| McKinley County | 70,824 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| Otero County | 67,967 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| Chaves County | 64,711 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| Eddy County | 58,418 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| Curry County | 48,793 | County in Oregon, United States |
| Roswell | 47,596 | A city in Chaves County, New Mexico. |