De Baca County, New Mexico facts for kids
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De Baca County
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De Baca County Courthouse in Fort Sumner
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Location within the U.S. state of New Mexico
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Mexico |
| Founded | February 28, 1917 |
| Named for | Ezequiel Cabeza De Baca |
| Seat | Fort Sumner |
| Largest village | Fort Sumner |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2,334 sq mi (6,050 km2) |
| • Land | 2,323 sq mi (6,020 km2) |
| • Water | 11 sq mi (30 km2) 0.5%% |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,698 |
| • Density | 0.7275/sq mi (0.28089/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (Mountain) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Congressional district | 2nd |
De Baca County is a small county in the state of New Mexico, USA. It was created in 1917. The county is named after Ezequiel Cabeza De Baca, who was the second elected Governor of New Mexico.
According to the 2020 census, about 1,698 people live here. This makes it the second-least populated county in New Mexico. The main town and county seat is Fort Sumner.
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Exploring De Baca County's Land
De Baca County is located in eastern New Mexico. It covers a large area of land.
How Big is De Baca County?
The county has a total area of about 2,334 square miles. Most of this is land, around 2,323 square miles. There are also about 11 square miles of water, which is a very small part.
Neighboring Counties
De Baca County shares borders with several other counties. These are like its neighbors.
- Guadalupe County to the north
- Quay County to the northeast
- Roosevelt County to the east
- Chaves County to the south
- Lincoln County to the west
Who Lives in De Baca County?
This section looks at the number of people living in De Baca County over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 3,196 | — | |
| 1930 | 2,893 | −9.5% | |
| 1940 | 3,725 | 28.8% | |
| 1950 | 3,464 | −7.0% | |
| 1960 | 2,991 | −13.7% | |
| 1970 | 2,547 | −14.8% | |
| 1980 | 2,454 | −3.7% | |
| 1990 | 2,252 | −8.2% | |
| 2000 | 2,240 | −0.5% | |
| 2010 | 2,022 | −9.7% | |
| 2020 | 1,698 | −16.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790-1960 1900-1990 1990-2000 2010 |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 2,022 people living in De Baca County. They lived in 912 households. A household is a group of people living together.
Many different people make up the county's population. About 38.5% of the people were of Hispanic or Latino background. The average age of people in the county was about 47.8 years old.
Towns and Places in De Baca County
De Baca County has a few towns and many smaller communities.
Main Village
- Fort Sumner is the biggest village. It is also the county seat, which means it's where the county government is located.
Special Places
- Lake Sumner is a census-designated place. This means it's a community that the census bureau tracks.
Smaller Communities
Many smaller places are not officially towns or villages. These are called unincorporated communities.
Ghost Town
- Añal is a ghost town. This means it used to be a community but is now mostly empty.
Learning in De Baca County
The county has one school district. This district manages all the public schools in the area.
- Fort Sumner Municipal Schools
Famous People from De Baca County
Some interesting people have connections to De Baca County.
- Billy the Kid was a famous outlaw. He was killed and buried in Fort Sumner, New Mexico.
- Lucien Maxwell was a well-known mountain man and rancher. He was also a scout and businessman.
- Fern Sawyer was a talented cowgirl and rodeo champion. She also became a politician.
See also
In Spanish: Condado de De Baca para niños
