Cedar Crest, New Mexico facts for kids
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Cedar Crest, New Mexico
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Triangle Grocery and Old Bella Vista sign
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Location of Cedar Crest, New Mexico
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 Cedar Crest, New Mexico
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Bernalillo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.13 sq mi (8.10 km2) |
| • Land | 3.13 sq mi (8.09 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,779 ft (2,066 m) |
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| • Total | 933 |
| • Density | 298.56/sq mi (115.27/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
87008
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| Area code(s) | 505 |
| FIPS code | 35-13200 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407997 |
Cedar Crest is a small community in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States. It is known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area where people live that the government counts for population records. It's not officially a city or town.
In 2020, about 933 people lived in Cedar Crest. It is part of the larger Albuquerque area.
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Where is Cedar Crest?
Cedar Crest is located in the eastern part of Bernalillo County. It sits at the eastern base of the Sandia Mountains. These mountains are a famous landmark in New Mexico.
The community is next to the village of Tijeras to its south. Cedar Crest covers an area of about 8.1 square kilometers (3.1 square miles). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Cedar Crest?
In 2020, the population of Cedar Crest was 933 people. Back in 2000, there were 1,060 people living there. About 470 homes were counted at that time.
Many families live in Cedar Crest. In 2000, about 23.8% of homes had children under 18. The average age of people living in Cedar Crest was 45 years old.
Schools in Cedar Crest
Students in Cedar Crest attend schools that are part of the Albuquerque Public Schools system. This is the largest school district in New Mexico.
Fun Things to Do
One interesting place to visit in Cedar Crest is the Tinkertown Museum. It's a unique museum filled with miniature figures and folk art.
See also
In Spanish: Cedar Crest (Nuevo México) para niños
