Galisteo, New Mexico facts for kids
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Galisteo, New Mexico
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 Galisteo, New Mexico
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Santa Fe |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.37 sq mi (8.73 km2) |
| • Land | 3.37 sq mi (8.73 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,119 ft (1,865 m) |
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| • Total | 253 |
| • Density | 75.03/sq mi (28.97/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
87540
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| Area code(s) | 505 |
| FIPS code | 35-27970 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2408272 |
Galisteo is a small community located in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, in the United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's a special area counted by the government. Galisteo is also part of the larger Santa Fe, New Mexico area. In 2020, about 253 people lived there.
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What's in a Name? The Story of Galisteo
The name Galisteo might come from the word "Galicians." This could be because a family with roots in the Galicia region of Spain once lived here.
Exploring Galisteo's Geography
Galisteo is located along the Galisteo Creek. This creek flows through the Galisteo Basin. Both the creek and the basin are named after Galisteo Pueblo. This pueblo was an old Tanoan village that is now in ruins. It was once located close to the current settlement.
The United States Census Bureau says that Galisteo covers about 3.37 square miles (8.73 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Galisteo? A Look at the Population
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| 2020 | 253 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 265 people living in Galisteo. These people lived in 119 households. About 71 of these households were families. The population density was about 101 people per square mile (39 people per square kilometer).
Most people in Galisteo in 2000 were White (80.38%). About 18.87% were from other races, and a small number were Native American (0.38%). About 35.47% of the people identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 19.3% of households had children under 18 living with them. Nearly half (49.6%) were married couples. The average household had 2.23 people. The average family had 2.79 people.
The people living in Galisteo in 2000 had a median age of 47 years. This means half the people were younger than 47 and half were older. About 18.5% of the population was under 18. About 13.2% were 65 years or older.
The median income for a household in Galisteo was $45,324. For families, it was $45,735. The average income per person was $27,719. Only a small number of people (3.6%) lived below the poverty line.
Learning in Galisteo: Schools and Education
Students in Galisteo attend schools that are part of the Santa Fe Public Schools district. Younger students (Kindergarten through 8th grade) go to El Dorado Community School. This school is located in El Dorado. For high school, students attend Santa Fe High School.
Galisteo on the Big Screen: A Filming Hotspot
Galisteo has been a popular spot for making movies. Many of these movies are westerns. Some famous films shot here include The Cowboys, Silverado, The Hi-Lo Country, There Will Be Blood, Young Guns, Crazy Heart, and 3:10 to Yuma.
The town has also been used for fantasy movies like Legion and Thor. You might also recognize it from the Netflix series Godless.
Famous Faces: Notable People from Galisteo
Many talented people have lived in Galisteo over the years. These include:
- Woody Gwyn (artist)
- Harmony Hammond (artist)
- Nancy Holt (artist)
- Burl Ives (singer and actor)
- David T. Killion (Ambassador)
- Lucy R. Lippard (art critic and curator)
- Deborah Madison (chef and author)
- Agnes Martin (artist)
- Bruce Nauman (artist)
- Bernard Pomerance (playwright)
- Susan Rothenberg (artist)
- Fritz Scholder (artist)
See also
In Spanish: Galisteo (Nuevo México) para niños
