Grady, New Mexico facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Grady, New Mexico
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City Hall, Village of Grady
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Location of Grady, New Mexico
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 Grady, New Mexico
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Curry |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.27 sq mi (0.69 km2) |
| • Land | 0.27 sq mi (0.69 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,600 ft (1,400 m) |
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| • Total | 86 |
| • Density | 323.31/sq mi (124.70/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
88120
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| Area code(s) | 505 |
| FIPS code | 35-30210 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413554 |
Grady is a small village located in Curry County, New Mexico, in the United States. It is a quiet place with a rich history. In 2020, only 86 people lived there.
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Where is Grady Located?
Grady is found in the eastern part of New Mexico. It sits on a large, flat area known as the Llano Estacado. This area is sometimes called the "Staked Plains."
The village itself is quite small. It covers an area of about 0.2 square miles (0.69 square kilometers). All of this land is dry land, with no lakes or rivers inside the village limits.
A Look at Grady's History
Grady was started in 1907. It grew as a community of farmers and ranchers. The village got its name from Pearl B. Grady. She owned most of the land where the town was built. Pearl Grady was also the first person to run the post office there.
People thought Grady would become a big railroad stop. The Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe Railway (ATSF) was planning to build a depot there. However, the railroad ended up bypassing Grady.
Early Businesses and Challenges
In its early days, Grady had many businesses. There was a hotel, two grocery stores, and even a bank. The village also had a doctor, a dentist, and a drugstore. You could find a café and a lumber and hardware store too.
But Grady faced some tough times. In 1925, a big fire swept through the village. It destroyed almost all the businesses on the south side. Only the hotel survived.
Years later, in February 1952, a tornado hit Grady. Many homes were damaged or completely destroyed.
Population Changes Over Time
Since the 1960s, Grady's population has stayed around 100 people. Most residents are older farmers. The local public school is a very important part of the community. However, fewer students are enrolling each year.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1940 | 237 | — | |
| 1950 | 180 | −24.1% | |
| 1960 | 100 | −44.4% | |
| 1970 | 104 | 4.0% | |
| 1980 | 122 | 17.3% | |
| 1990 | 110 | −9.8% | |
| 2000 | 98 | −10.9% | |
| 2010 | 107 | 9.2% | |
| 2020 | 86 | −19.6% | |
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Who Lives in Grady?
In the year 2000, there were 98 people living in Grady. These people made up 38 households and 28 families. About 34% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (65.8%) were married couples.
The people in Grady were from different age groups. About 28.6% were under 18 years old. The median age was 38 years. This means half the people were younger than 38, and half were older.
Education in Grady
The Grady Municipal School District is in charge of the public schools in the village. It provides education for the children of Grady.
See also
In Spanish: Grady (Nuevo México) para niños
