El Rancho, New Mexico facts for kids
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El Rancho, New Mexico
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Location of El Rancho, New Mexico
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 El Rancho, New Mexico
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Mexico |
| County | Santa Fe |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.10 sq mi (5.44 km2) |
| • Land | 2.10 sq mi (5.44 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,640 ft (1,720 m) |
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| • Total | 1,120 |
| • Density | 533.59/sq mi (206.02/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 505 |
| FIPS code | 35-23840 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2408059 |
El Rancho is a small community in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, United States. It's a special type of place called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a community that the government counts for population, but it's not officially a city or town.
El Rancho is part of the larger Santa Fe, New Mexico area. In 2020, about 1,120 people lived there.
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About El Rancho's Location
El Rancho is located in the beautiful state of New Mexico. It's found within Santa Fe County.
Land Area
The community covers a total area of about 2.1 square miles (5.44 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its borders.
People of El Rancho
The population of El Rancho has changed over the years. Here's how it looked in recent censuses:
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| 2020 | 1,120 | — | |
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Community Life in 2000
Back in the year 2000, there were 817 people living in El Rancho. These people lived in 310 different homes. About 221 of these homes were families.
The community had a mix of people of different backgrounds. Many residents identified as White or Hispanic/Latino.
Age Groups
In 2000, the people in El Rancho were of different ages.
- About 27.8% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 11.3% of the population was 65 years old or older.
- The average age of people in El Rancho was 37 years.
Education in El Rancho
Students living in El Rancho attend schools that are part of the Pojoaque Valley Schools district. The main high school for students in this area is Pojoaque Valley High School.
See also
In Spanish: El Rancho (Nuevo México) para niños
