Sandoval County, county in New Mexico, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 148,904 inhabitants. The county was created 121 years ago in 1903. Its county seat is Bernalillo.
There are 9 city/town in Sandoval County, NM. The largest city of Sandoval County is Rio Rancho with a population of 99,885. Other cities include, Bernalillo population 10,865, Corrales population 8,701, Placitas population 4,977, Santo Domingo Pueblo population 2,456
Sitting along the middle Rio Grande Valley north of Albuquerque, Sandoval County, New Mexico contains a diverse mix of communities. From historic Spanish villages to modern commuter towns, each Sandoval County city and town has its own unique culture and character.
The county was created in 1903 after breaking off from Bernalillo County. The largest city and county seat is Bernalillo, founded in the early 1700s and containing historic architecture and art galleries. Further north is the town of Rio Rancho, one of the fastest growing cities in New Mexico with a population exceeding 100,000.
Jemez Pueblo is a census-designated place that is home to the Jemez people and features native artwork and cultural sites. The village of Corrales lies along the Rio Grande and offers residents a rural oasis minutes from metro Albuquerque. Los Ranchos de Albuquerque contains historic Spanish land grant villages that have retained their agricultural roots.
Toward the western part of the county, the communities of Cuba and Jemez Springs showcase small-town living at the base of the Jemez Mountains. With its blend of history, culture, and natural beauty, Sandoval County truly encapsulates the diverse essence of New Mexico.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Sandoval County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Bernalillo | Town of the United States | 10,865 |
Corrales | Town in Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States | 8,701 |
Cuba | Town in New Mexico, United States | 756 |
Jemez Pueblo | Census-designated place in Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States | 1,788 |
Jemez Springs | Human settlement in Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States of America | 266 |
Placitas | Census-designated place in Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States | 4,977 |
Rio Rancho | The second most populous city in Sandoval County, New Mexico. | 99,885 |
San Felipe Pueblo | Census-designated place (CDP) in Sandoval County, New Mexico | 2,404 |
Santo Domingo Pueblo | Census designated place | 2,456 |