Tijeras, New Mexico
Tijeras: Human settlement in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States of America
About
Tijeras is a city located in the county of Bernalillo in the U.S. state of New Mexico. Its population at the 2010 census was 541 and a population density of 180 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 534 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Tijeras
| Population : | 534 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Mexico (United States) |
| County : | Bernalillo County |
| Postal code : | 87059 |
| Area : | 3.01 km2 |
| Altitude : | 6,322 feet / 1927 meters |
| Time Zone : | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time : | 13:40:21 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 177 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.31% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Tijeras is located at 35°4'51"N 106°23'17"W (35.0808800, -106.3880800).
Tijeras map
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Tijeras decreased by 1.31% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 541 | - | census |
| 2011 | 534 | -1.31% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 537 | 0.56% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 537 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 536 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 534 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 535 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 534 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 534 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 535 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 534 | -0.19% | estimation process |
Other Places in Tijeras
1 Tijeras City Hall
12 Camino Municipal, Tijeras, NM 87059 ➦ Show Map
☎ +15052811220 🔗 Url
Schools in Tijeras
College & universities near Tijeras, NM
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 457776 | Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Albuquerque | Albuquerque (NM) | 87110 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Tijeras, NM
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABQ | Alvarado Transportation Center | 320 First Street SW | 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 Tijeras
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Tijera Post Office | Tijeras (NM) | 87059 |
Other cities in Bernalillo County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Bernalillo County , NM.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | 562,540 | The third most populous city in New Mexico and the center of the Albuquerque metropolitan area. |
| South Valley | 40,976 | Census designated place |
| North Valley | 11,333 | City in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States of America |
| Los Ranchos de Albuquerque | 6,129 | City in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States of America |
| Cedar Crest | 958 | City in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States of America |
