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.

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Location of White Sands on New Mexico map.

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
Official language : English
Altitude : 14,108 feet / 4300 meters
Time Zone : Mountain Time Zone
Local time : 01:29:11 (7th December 2024)
Density : 206 Pop. per km² as of 2010
Population growth : 0% (2010-2010)
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Geography

White Sands is located at 32°22'51"N 106°28'46"W (32.3809300, -106.4794400).

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Demographics

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

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Schools in White Sands

College & universities near White Sands, NM

Code Name City ZIP
187620 New Mexico State University-Dona Ana Las Cruces (NM) 88011
488651 Glitz School of Cosmetology Las Cruces (NM) 88001

Stations (4)

Amtrak & bus stations near White Sands, NM

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

Post offices near 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