Cotton City, New Mexico facts for kids
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Cotton City, New Mexico
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 Cotton City, New Mexico
Location in New Mexico
Cotton City, New Mexico
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Hidalgo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 25.82 sq mi (66.87 km2) |
| • Land | 25.82 sq mi (66.87 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,223 ft (1,287 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 266 |
| • Density | 10.30/sq mi (3.98/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 575 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584082 |
Cotton City is a small community in Hidalgo County, New Mexico, United States. It is known as a census-designated place, which means it is a special area counted by the census bureau. In 2020, about 266 people lived there. A road called New Mexico State Road 338 passes right through the community.
The community was named for its important cotton gin. This machine helps process cotton from the many farms in the area.
Geography
Where is Cotton City?
Cotton City is located in Hidalgo County, New Mexico. The U.S. Census Bureau says the community covers an area of about 25.517 square miles (66.09 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population
How Many People Live in Cotton City?
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| 2020 | 266 | — | |
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The number of people living in Cotton City changes over time. In 2010, there were 388 residents. By the year 2020, the population was 266 people. The United States Census Bureau collects this information every ten years.
See also
In Spanish: Cotton City (Nuevo México) para niños
