Garfield, New Mexico facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Garfield, New Mexico
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Census-designated place
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 Garfield, New Mexico
Location in New Mexico
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Doña Ana |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.78 sq mi (2.01 km2) |
| • Land | 0.78 sq mi (2.01 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,105 ft (1,251 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 131 |
| • Density | 168.60/sq mi (65.06/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
87936
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| Area code(s) | 575 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584101 |
Garfield is a small community in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States. It is known as a census-designated place, which means it's an area identified by the government for collecting population data. In 2010, about 137 people lived there.
Garfield has its own post office with the ZIP code 87936. This post office first opened a long time ago, on September 19, 1896. The community is easy to find. It is located on New Mexico State Road 187, just south of Exit 51 from Interstate 25.
Location and Size
Garfield is located in the southwestern part of New Mexico. The U.S. Census Bureau has measured the size of this community. It covers an area of about 0.78 square miles (2.01 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population Facts
The number of people living in Garfield changes over time. In 2020, the population was 131 people. This information comes from the 2020 United States Census, which counts everyone in the country.
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| 2020 | 131 | — | |
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Schools in Garfield
Students in Garfield attend schools that are part of the Hatch Valley Public Schools district. The district operates Garfield Elementary School right in the community. This school helps young students learn and grow.
