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Jaconita, New Mexico
Pojoaque River
Pojoaque River
Location of Jaconita, New Mexico
Location of Jaconita, New Mexico
Jaconita, New Mexico is located in the United States
Jaconita, New Mexico
Jaconita, New Mexico
Location in the United States
Country United States
State New Mexico
County Santa Fe
Area
 • Total 0.67 sq mi (1.75 km2)
 • Land 0.67 sq mi (1.75 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
5,729 ft (1,746 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 289
 • Density 428.78/sq mi (165.59/km2)
Time zone UTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-6 (MDT)
Area code(s) 505
FIPS code 35-34925
GNIS feature ID 2408435

Jaconita is a small community in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP) because the government collects information about the people living there. Jaconita is part of the larger Santa Fe, New Mexico area.

In 2020, about 289 people lived in Jaconita. It is considered part of the Pojoaque Valley.

About Jaconita's Location

Jaconita is a small place. It covers about 0.67 square miles (1.75 square kilometers) of land. This means it is a very compact community.

Who Lives in Jaconita?

Historical population
Census Pop.
2020 289
U.S. Decennial Census

In 2000, there were 343 people living in Jaconita. These people lived in 147 homes. About 98 of these homes were families.

Many people in Jaconita have a Hispanic or Latino background. In 2000, about 63% of the people identified as Hispanic or Latino. The community is also made up of people from various other backgrounds.

The average age of people in Jaconita in 2000 was 40 years old. About 21% of the people were under 18 years old. About 16% were 65 years or older.

Schools in Jaconita

Students in Jaconita attend schools that are part of the Pojoaque Valley Schools district. The main high school for students in this area is Pojoaque Valley High School.

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Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Jaconita (Nuevo México) para niños

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