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Portales, NM

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Population
11,734
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
4,007 ft
Median Home Value
$133,400
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$903/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$50,555
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in New MexicoPopulation ranking#20 highest population in New MexicoNearest larger communityClovis, New Mexico20 miles away · 37,127 residents.

About Portales

Portales is a city and the county seat of Roosevelt County, New Mexico, located near Cannon Air Force Base. Home to Eastern New Mexico University, the agricultural community of approximately 11,968 is recognized as a major national producer of Valencia peanuts and organic peanut butter. Public education is served by the Portales Municipal Schools district.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingBright SkiesA+99.9ratingSmall Town FitA+98.7rating

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