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Capulin, NM

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Population
79
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
6,843 ft
Median Home Value
$48,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$34,464
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in New MexicoPopulation rankingHighest population places in New MexicoNearest larger communityPueblo West, Colorado117 miles away · 35,681 residents.

About Capulin

Capulin is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Union County, New Mexico, United States. The 2020 census counted 61 residents. U.S. routes 64 and 87 pass through the community. The town was named after the volcano by Hispanic settlers after the Civil War. Capulin makes sense once you see how its past, landscape, and current gathering spots overlap. The useful thing to know about Capulin is that its older landmarks and current settings belong to one connected place.

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Lower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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