Chimayo, NM is a rural farming village located in northern New Mexico. It has a population of 3,208 and a population density of 305 people per square mile. The town is home to many unique businesses like the Chimayo Trading Post & Gallery, which features handmade art and crafts, and the renowned Santuario de Chimayo, a culturally-significant religious shrine dating back to 1816. There are also several year-round outdoor activities available in Chimayo such as camping, fishing, horseback riding, hiking trails, and stargazing. The local community also hosts various organizations such as the Chimayo Cultural Preservation Association which works towards preserving the culture and heritage of the area. Sports fans can enjoy events like high school football games at the Rio Arriba County Sheriff's Office Stadium or watch professional soccer games at Albuquerque Sol FC's Field just an hour away.
The population in Chimayo is 3,208. There are 374 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Chimayo is 42.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Chimayo is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Chimayo
- 47.6% are married
- 11.2% are divorced
- 23.9% are married with children
- 24.4% have children, but are single
Race in Chimayo
- 6.0% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 2.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 91.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander