Dora, New Mexico facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Dora, New Mexico
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Location of Dora, New Mexico
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 Dora, New Mexico
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Roosevelt |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.60 sq mi (6.74 km2) |
| • Land | 2.59 sq mi (6.72 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,305 ft (1,312 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 117 |
| • Density | 45.10/sq mi (17.42/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
88115
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| Area code(s) | 575 |
| FIPS code | 35-21180 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413547 |
Dora is a small village located in Roosevelt County, New Mexico, in the United States. In 2020, the village had a population of 117 people. It is a quiet place in the eastern part of New Mexico.
Geography of Dora
Dora is a village that covers a total area of about 2.60 square miles (6.74 square kilometers). All of this area is land. This means there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Population and People
The population of Dora has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at how many people have lived there during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 113 | — | |
| 1970 | 196 | 73.5% | |
| 1980 | 168 | −14.3% | |
| 1990 | 167 | −0.6% | |
| 2000 | 130 | −22.2% | |
| 2010 | 133 | 2.3% | |
| 2020 | 117 | −12.0% | |
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In 2000, there were 130 people living in Dora. These people lived in 43 different homes. Many of these homes were families.
The people in Dora are of different ages. In 2000, about 37.7% of the population was under 18 years old. About 12.3% of the people were 65 years or older. The average age of people in Dora was 33 years old.
Famous People from Dora
- Larry Hays, a well-known baseball coach for the Texas Tech Red Raiders baseball team, went to school in Dora.
See also
In Spanish: Dora (Nuevo México) para niños
