Elida, New Mexico facts for kids
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Elida, New Mexico
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Location of Elida, New Mexico
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 Elida, New Mexico
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Roosevelt |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.02 sq mi (2.65 km2) |
| • Land | 1.02 sq mi (2.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,364 ft (1,330 m) |
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| • Total | 166 |
| • Density | 162.27/sq mi (62.68/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP codes |
88116, 88122
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| Area code(s) | 505 |
| FIPS code | 35-23000 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412473 |
Elida is a small town located in Roosevelt County, New Mexico, in the United States. In 2020, about 166 people lived there. It's a quiet place in a mostly rural area.
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History of Elida
In 2023, a big project started to bring clean drinking water to Elida and nearby communities. This project uses a pipeline from the Ute Reservoir. It will also supply water to Cannon Air Force Base and the towns of Clovis, Portales, and Texico. The goal is to have this water system ready by 2030.
Elida's Geography
Elida is a small town when it comes to its size. According to official measurements, the town covers about 2.65 square kilometers (or 1.02 square miles). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers inside the town limits.
Population Changes in Elida
The number of people living in Elida has changed over many years. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 327 | — | |
| 1920 | 300 | −8.3% | |
| 1930 | 325 | 8.3% | |
| 1940 | 330 | 1.5% | |
| 1950 | 430 | 30.3% | |
| 1960 | 534 | 24.2% | |
| 1970 | 233 | −56.4% | |
| 1980 | 202 | −13.3% | |
| 1990 | 201 | −0.5% | |
| 2000 | 183 | −9.0% | |
| 2010 | 197 | 7.7% | |
| 2020 | 166 | −15.7% | |
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In 2000, there were 183 people living in Elida. These people lived in 76 different homes, and 50 of those were families. The town had 98 housing units in total.
About 27% of the people in Elida were under 18 years old. Around 19% were between 25 and 44, and another 19% were 65 years or older. The average age in Elida was 43 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 93 males.
Famous People from Elida
- Larry Hays is a well-known baseball coach. He coached the Texas Tech Red Raiders baseball team for many years.
See also
In Spanish: Elida (Nuevo México) para niños
