El Cerro, New Mexico facts for kids
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El Cerro, New Mexico
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Census-designated place
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 El Cerro, New Mexico
Location in New Mexico
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Valencia |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.25 sq mi (11.00 km2) |
| • Land | 4.25 sq mi (11.00 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,843 ft (1,476 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,946 |
| • Density | 693.83/sq mi (267.91/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584092 |
El Cerro is a small community located in Valencia County, New Mexico, in the United States. It is known as a "census-designated place." This means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes. It's like a town or village, but it doesn't have its own local government.
El Cerro is part of the larger Albuquerque Metropolitan Statistical Area. This area includes Albuquerque and nearby communities. In 2020, about 2,946 people lived in El Cerro.
About the People of El Cerro
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| 2020 | 2,946 | — | |
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Understanding the people who live in a place is called demographics. The U.S. Census Bureau collects this information every ten years. This helps us learn about the population of different areas.
In 2020, the population of El Cerro was 2,946 people. This number helps us see how the community has grown or changed over time. For example, in 2010, there were 2,953 people living there.
Schools in El Cerro
Students living in El Cerro attend schools within the Los Lunas Public Schools district. This district provides education for children and teens in the area.
See also
In Spanish: El Cerro (Nuevo México) para niños
