Corona, New Mexico facts for kids
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Corona, New Mexico
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Corona Village Hall
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Location of Corona, New Mexico
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 Corona, New Mexico
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Lincoln |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.03 sq mi (2.66 km2) |
| • Land | 1.03 sq mi (2.66 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,693 ft (2,040 m) |
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| • Total | 129 |
| • Density | 125.73/sq mi (48.54/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
88318
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| Area code(s) | 505 |
| FIPS code | 35-17680 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413543 |
Corona is a small village in Lincoln County, New Mexico, United States. It is located along U.S. Route 54. In 2020, about 129 people lived there.
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A Look at Corona's Past
Corona has an interesting history. It is known for being close to a famous event.
The Roswell Incident Connection
In 1947, something unusual happened near Corona. A rancher found strange debris about 30 miles (48 km) southeast of the village. This event is often linked to the Roswell incident. The rancher first reported what he found to people in Corona. Then, he went to Roswell to tell officials.
Forest Fire in 2004
In 2004, Corona faced a large forest fire. The fire burned about 4,000 acres (16 km²) of land. It started when someone lit a pile of pine needles.
Where is Corona Located?
Corona is in Lincoln County, New Mexico. The village covers a total area of about 1.0 square mile (2.6 km²). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the village limits.
How Many People Live in Corona?
The number of people living in Corona has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts:
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| 1950 | 530 | — | |
| 1960 | 420 | −20.8% | |
| 1970 | 262 | −37.6% | |
| 1980 | 236 | −9.9% | |
| 1990 | 215 | −8.9% | |
| 2000 | 165 | −23.3% | |
| 2010 | 172 | 4.2% | |
| 2020 | 129 | −25.0% | |
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In 2000, there were 165 people living in Corona. These people made up 81 households. About 46 of these were families. The village had about 161 people per square mile (62 people per km²).
Who Lives in Corona?
In 2000, most residents were White (73.33%). Some were Native American (3.64%) or from other backgrounds. About 42.42% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (23.5%) had children under 18. Almost half (44.4%) were married couples. About 37% of households were single-person homes. The average age of people in Corona was 46 years old.
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Corona Village Hall
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Location of Corona, New Mexico
See also
In Spanish: Corona (Nuevo México) para niños
