Elephant Butte, New Mexico facts for kids
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Elephant Butte, New Mexico
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Elephant Butte Municipal Offices
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Location of Elephant Butte, New Mexico
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 Elephant Butte, New Mexico
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Sierra |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.19 sq mi (10.85 km2) |
| • Land | 4.18 sq mi (10.82 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,495 ft (1,370 m) |
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| • Total | 1,447 |
| • Density | 346.26/sq mi (133.69/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
87935
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| Area code(s) | 575 |
| FIPS code | 35-22720 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410420 |
| Website | http://cityofelephantbutte.com/ |
Elephant Butte is a small city in Sierra County, New Mexico, United States. It is located very close to the famous Elephant Butte Reservoir and Elephant Butte Lake State Park. In 2020, about 1,447 people lived in Elephant Butte.
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History of Elephant Butte
Elephant Butte got its name from a nearby landform called a butte. This butte looks a lot like an elephant, which is how the city got its unique name!
Geography of Elephant Butte
Elephant Butte is located in New Mexico. The city covers a total area of about 3 square miles (7.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
Elephant Butte is a small community. The number of people living there has stayed fairly steady over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 1,390 | — | |
| 2010 | 1,431 | 2.9% | |
| 2020 | 1,447 | 1.1% | |
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In 2010, there were 1,431 people living in the city. Most people in Elephant Butte are White. About 13.6% of the people were of Hispanic or Latino background.
The city has a lot of older residents. In 2010, about 43% of the people were 65 years old or older. Only about 8.7% of the people were under 18 years old. The average age in the city was about 62.8 years.
Education in Elephant Butte
Students in Elephant Butte attend schools that are part of the Truth or Consequences Municipal Schools district. This district serves the entire county. Middle school students go to Truth or Consequences Middle School. High school students attend Hot Springs High School. Both of these schools are located in the nearby city of Truth or Consequences.
Notable People
- Crystal Diamond: She is a member of the New Mexico Senate. She has been serving in this role since 2021.
See also
In Spanish: Elephant Butte para niños
