House, New Mexico facts for kids
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House, New Mexico
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Location of House, New Mexico
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 House, New Mexico
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Quay |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.91 sq mi (2.37 km2) |
| • Land | 0.91 sq mi (2.37 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,702 ft (1,433 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 56 |
| • Density | 61.27/sq mi (23.66/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
88121
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| Area code(s) | 575 |
| FIPS code | 35-33710 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413560 |
House is a small village located in Quay County, New Mexico, in the United States. In 2020, about 56 people lived there. It's a quiet place surrounded by farms and ranches.
About House, New Mexico
The village of House covers an area of about 2.37 square kilometers (or 0.91 square miles). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water. The village is mostly surrounded by open land used for ranching and farming.
What's in House?
Even though it's a small village, House has a few important places. There's a co-operative store where people can buy things and get gas. It also has a community center for local events. The village is home to a high school, and their sports team mascot is a Cowboy!
Who Lives in House?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 139 | — | |
| 1970 | 119 | −14.4% | |
| 1980 | 117 | −1.7% | |
| 1990 | 85 | −27.4% | |
| 2000 | 72 | −15.3% | |
| 2010 | 68 | −5.6% | |
| 2020 | 56 | −17.6% | |
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Every ten years, the United States counts its population in what's called a census. In the year 2000, there were 72 people living in House. Most of the people were White, and a small number were from other backgrounds, including Hispanic or Latino.
The population of House has slowly become smaller over the years. In 1960, there were 139 people, but by 2020, the number had gone down to 56. The village has a mix of different age groups, with some younger people and many older residents.
Want to Learn More?
- In Spanish: House (Nuevo México) para niños
