Flora Vista, New Mexico facts for kids
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Flora Vista, New Mexico
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Location of Flora Vista, New Mexico
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 Flora Vista, New Mexico
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | San Juan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.04 sq mi (13.07 km2) |
| • Land | 4.95 sq mi (12.83 km2) |
| • Water | 0.09 sq mi (0.24 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,509 ft (1,679 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,048 |
| • Density | 413.57/sq mi (159.67/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
87415
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| Area code(s) | 505 |
| FIPS code | 35-26360 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0889098 |
Flora Vista is a special kind of community in San Juan County, New Mexico, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a named area that the government tracks for population, but it's not an officially incorporated city or town.
In 2020, about 2,048 people lived in Flora Vista. It's part of the larger Farmington area. Flora Vista was started in 1877 by people who moved there from Colorado. They built their homes along the Animas River. A post office opened the next year. The name "Flora Vista" comes from the beautiful view of wildflowers in the valley.
Where is Flora Vista?
Flora Vista is located in New Mexico at 36°48′08″N 108°04′57″W / 36.802152°N 108.082603°W.
The community covers a total area of about 5.04 square miles (13.07 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Who Lives in Flora Vista?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 1,383 | — | |
| 2020 | 2,048 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 1,383 people living in Flora Vista. By 2020, the population had grown to 2,048 people.
Most people in Flora Vista are White, but there are also Native American, African American, and Asian residents. Many people in Flora Vista are also of Hispanic or Latino background.
The community has many families, with about 33.5% of homes having children under 18 living there. The average household had about 2.74 people.
The people in Flora Vista are of different ages. In 2000, about 26.4% were under 18 years old. About 13.4% were 65 years or older. The average age was 40 years.
Schools in Flora Vista
Students in Flora Vista attend public schools. The area is served by two school districts: Aztec and Farmington. If you live in the Aztec district, the local high school is Aztec High School.
See also
In Spanish: Flora Vista (Nuevo México) para niños
