Youngest Cities in New Mexico

Cities ranked by lowest median age · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05

This ranking shows the youngest cities in New Mexico based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 50 cities are sorted by lowest median age from lowest to highest. Polvadera leads the ranking with a value of 7.8 years and a population of 730.

The top three cities are Polvadera (7.8 years), El Morro Valley (9.7 years), and Folsom (9.8 years). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national youngest cities ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in New Mexico.

Rank	City	Value	Population
#1	Polvadera	7.8 years	730
#2	El Morro Valley	9.7 years	49
#3	Folsom	9.8 years	56
#4	Homer C Jones	10.2 years	480
#5	Williams Acres	10.9 years	1,069
#6	Cañon	12.9 years	424
#7	Catalpa Canyon	13.5 years	119
#8	El Duende	14.8 years	730
#9	Cordova	15.8 years	418
#10	Prewitt	16.6 years	645
#11	Tecolotito	16.9 years	432
#12	Pajarito Mesa	18.5 years	129
#13	Cloudcroft	18.9 years	1,275
#14	Pulpotio Bareas	19.1 years	133
#15	Placitas CDP (Doña Ana County), New Mexico	19.3 years	473
#16	Mesita	19.4 years	823
#17	University Park	19.6 years	2,699
#18	Cruzville	19.9 years	162
#19	Ensenada	21.6 years	216
#20	Morningside	21.6 years	352
#21	White Sands	21.7 years	1,577
#22	Holloman AFB	21.8 years	4,052
#23	Playas	21.8 years	27
#24	Cannon AFB	22.8 years	2,876
#25	Ojo Encino	22.9 years	451
#26	Navajo	23.5 years	2,133
#27	Kirtland AFB	23.7 years	3,421
#28	Pinedale	23.8 years	572
#29	Lemitar	24.0 years	432
#30	Bayard	24.6 years	2,370
#31	La Hacienda	24.7 years	799
#32	Paraje	24.7 years	1,405
#33	High Rolls	25.2 years	1,463
#34	Lyden	25.5 years	95
#35	Naschitti	25.6 years	401
#36	San Mateo	25.7 years	726
#37	Tularosa	25.7 years	2,584
#38	Jamestown	25.9 years	152
#39	Monument	26.4 years	437
#40	Vado	26.4 years	3,185
#41	Ranchos de Taos	26.6 years	2,348
#42	Hatch	26.8 years	1,663
#43	Mountainair	26.9 years	1,308
#44	Seama	27.2 years	686
#45	Napi Headquarters	27.3 years	691
#46	North Light Plant	27.3 years	573
#47	Portales	27.7 years	12,023
#48	Sausal	27.7 years	783
#49	Keeler Farm	27.8 years	1,450
#50	Santa Cruz	27.8 years	225

Frequently Asked Questions

What city has the youngest in New Mexico?

Polvadera ranks #1 for youngest cities in New Mexico with a value of 7.8 years and a population of 730.

How many cities are ranked for youngest cities in New Mexico?

There are 50 cities ranked for youngest cities in New Mexico. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

How does New Mexico compare to other states for youngest cities?

You can compare New Mexico's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national youngest cities page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.

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