Homestead, New Mexico facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Homestead, New Mexico
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 Homestead, New Mexico
Location in New Mexico
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Catron |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.17 sq mi (3.04 km2) |
| • Land | 1.17 sq mi (3.03 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 7,664 ft (2,336 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 74 |
| • Density | 63.19/sq mi (24.40/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 575 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584113 |
Homestead is a small community in Catron County, New Mexico, United States. It is known as a census-designated place, or CDP. This means it's an area identified by the government for counting people. It does not have its own local government like a city or town.
Where is Homestead?
Homestead is located in the state of New Mexico. The U.S. Census Bureau measures the size of places like Homestead. This community covers about 1.17 square miles (3.04 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land, with only a tiny bit being water.
Who Lives Here?
The number of people living in Homestead changes over time. In the 2010 United States Census, 47 people lived there. By the 2020 United States Census, the population had grown to 74 people. This information helps us understand how communities grow and change.
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| 2020 | 74 | — | |
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Learning in Homestead
Children living in Homestead attend schools in the Quemado Schools district. This district provides education for students in the area.
See also
In Spanish: Homestead (Nuevo México) para niños
