Encino, New Mexico facts for kids
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Encino, New Mexico
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 Encino, New Mexico
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Torrance |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.99 sq mi (5.16 km2) |
| • Land | 1.99 sq mi (5.16 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,116 ft (1,864 m) |
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| • Total | 51 |
| • Density | 25.60/sq mi (9.89/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
88321
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| Area code(s) | 575 |
| FIPS code | 35-24610 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413549 |
Encino is a small village located in Torrance County, New Mexico, United States. In 2020, the village had a population of 51 people. It is considered part of the larger Albuquerque Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Geography of Encino
Encino is a village that covers a total area of about 2.0 square miles (5.16 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within the village limits.
People Living in Encino
The number of people living in Encino has changed quite a bit over the years. Here's how the population has looked during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1940 | 652 | — | |
| 1950 | 408 | −37.4% | |
| 1960 | 346 | −15.2% | |
| 1970 | 250 | −27.7% | |
| 1980 | 155 | −38.0% | |
| 1990 | 131 | −15.5% | |
| 2000 | 94 | −28.2% | |
| 2010 | 82 | −12.8% | |
| 2020 | 51 | −37.8% | |
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Population Details from 2000
In the year 2000, there were 94 people living in Encino. These people lived in 43 different homes, and 27 of these were families. The village had about 47 people per square mile. There were also 70 housing units available.
Most of the people in Encino in 2000 were White (56.38%). A large portion, 80.85%, identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 43 homes in 2000, about 30% had children under 18 living there. More than half (53.5%) were married couples. About 9% of homes had a female head of household without a husband.
Nearly 28% of all homes were made up of individuals living alone. About 16% of these individuals were 65 years old or older. On average, there were about 2.19 people per household. The average family size was 2.68 people.
Age Groups
The population in Encino in 2000 was spread out across different age groups. About 17% of the people were under 18 years old. Around 4% were between 18 and 24. The largest group, 31.9%, was between 45 and 64 years old. About 21% of the population was 65 years or older. The average age in the village was 46 years.
Income Information
In 2000, the average income for a household in Encino was $22,679 per year. For families, the average income was $28,250 per year. Men generally earned more than women. The average income per person in the village was $12,191. A small number of people, 2.2%, lived below the poverty line.
Education in Encino
Students in Encino attend schools that are part of the Vaughn Municipal Schools district.
See also
In Spanish: Encino (Nuevo México) para niños
