Des Moines, New Mexico facts for kids
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Des Moines, New Mexico
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Location of Des Moines, New Mexico
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 Des Moines, New Mexico
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Union |
| Named for | Des Moines, Iowa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.87 sq mi (2.25 km2) |
| • Land | 0.87 sq mi (2.25 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,634 ft (2,022 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 117 |
| • Density | 134.48/sq mi (51.92/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
88418
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| Area code(s) | 575 |
| FIPS code | 35-20480 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413546 |
Des Moines is a small village located in Union County, New Mexico, in the United States. In 2020, about 117 people lived there. This village is surrounded by large ranches where cattle are raised. Des Moines is important for its educational services, building projects, and farming.
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History of Des Moines
The village of Des Moines got its name from Des Moines, Iowa. A post office opened in Des Moines, New Mexico, in 1906. This helped the small community grow and connect with other places.
Geography and Nature Around Des Moines
Des Moines covers an area of about 2.25 square kilometers (0.87 square miles). All of this area is land.
Just southwest of the village, you can find Sierra Grande. This is a very large shield volcano. It is part of the Raton-Clayton Volcanic Field, which is an area with many volcanoes.
People Living in Des Moines
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 362 | — | |
| 1940 | 289 | −20.2% | |
| 1950 | 282 | −2.4% | |
| 1960 | 207 | −26.6% | |
| 1970 | 204 | −1.4% | |
| 1980 | 178 | −12.7% | |
| 1990 | 168 | −5.6% | |
| 2000 | 177 | 5.4% | |
| 2010 | 143 | −19.2% | |
| 2020 | 117 | −18.2% | |
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In 2000, there were 143 people living in Des Moines. These people lived in 72 different homes. About 37 of these homes were families.
The people living in Des Moines came from different backgrounds. Most residents were White. Some people were Native American, and others were from different races. About 30.8% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino background.
Many homes had children under 18 living there. About half of the homes were married couples living together. Some homes had a single female parent. About 29% of homes were single individuals.
The age of people in the village varied. About 30.5% were under 18 years old. About 13% were 65 years or older. The average age in the village was 38 years old.
See also
- In Spanish: Des Moines (Nuevo México) para niños
