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Cobre, New Mexico
Cobre, New Mexico is located in New Mexico
Cobre, New Mexico
Cobre, New Mexico
Location in New Mexico
Cobre, New Mexico is located in the United States
Cobre, New Mexico
Cobre, New Mexico
Location in the United States
Country United States
State New Mexico
County Grant
Area
 • Total 0.07 sq mi (0.17 km2)
 • Land 0.07 sq mi (0.17 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
6,008 ft (1,831 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 17
 • Density 253.73/sq mi (97.83/km2)
Time zone UTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-6 (MDT)
Area code(s) 575
GNIS feature ID 2584079

Cobre is a small community in Grant County, New Mexico, United States. It is known as a census-designated place, which means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes. It's not an officially incorporated town or city.

In 2010, Cobre had a population of 39 people. By 2020, the population was 17. New Mexico State Road 356 is a road that goes right through this community.

Where is Cobre Located?

Cobre is found in the state of New Mexico. It is part of Grant County. The community covers a very small area. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, its total area is about 0.17 square kilometers (or 0.07 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.

Who Lives in Cobre?

The study of who lives in a place is called demographics. This helps us understand the population of an area.

Population Changes Over Time

The number of people living in Cobre has changed over the years.

  • In 2010, the population was 39 people.
  • By 2020, the population was 17 people.

This information comes from the official U.S. Decennial Census, which counts everyone in the United States every ten years.

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