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La Puebla, New Mexico
Location of La Puebla, New Mexico
Location of La Puebla, New Mexico
La Puebla, New Mexico is located in the United States
La Puebla, New Mexico
La Puebla, New Mexico
Location in the United States
Country United States
State New Mexico
County Santa Fe
Area
 • Total 2.84 sq mi (7.35 km2)
 • Land 2.84 sq mi (7.35 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
5,863 ft (1,787 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 1,123
 • Density 395.84/sq mi (152.82/km2)
Time zone UTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-6 (MDT)
Area code(s) 505
FIPS code 35-39170
GNIS feature ID 2408513

La Puebla is a small community located in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, in the United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's a special area identified by the government for gathering population information. La Puebla is part of the larger Santa Fe, New Mexico metropolitan area.

In 2020, about 1,123 people lived in La Puebla. It's a quiet place where people live and work, contributing to the local community.

Geography of La Puebla

La Puebla is located in a beautiful part of New Mexico. The area is known for its unique landscapes.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the entire area of La Puebla is land. It covers about 7.35 square kilometers (or 2.84 square miles).

La Puebla NM badlands
La Puebla badlands

People and Population

Understanding the people who live in La Puebla helps us learn about the community. The population changes over time, and the government counts everyone every ten years in a census.

In 2000, there were 1,296 people living in La Puebla. By 2020, the population was 1,123. This means the number of people living there changed a bit over those years.

Community Life

In 2000, there were 492 households in La Puebla. A household is like a home where people live together. Many of these households were families.

About 40% of the households had children under 18 living with them. This shows that La Puebla is a place where many families raise their kids.

Age Groups

The people in La Puebla come from all age groups. In 2000, about 30% of the population was under 18 years old. This means there were many young people and kids in the community.

The median age was 34 years old. This number helps us understand the typical age of people living there. It means half the people were younger than 34, and half were older.

File-Penitente Church at La Puebla NM
Penitnente La Puebla church

Education in La Puebla

Students in La Puebla attend schools that are part of the Española Public Schools district. This district provides education for children and teens in the area.

For high school, students typically go to Española Valley High School. This school helps prepare young people for college or their future careers.

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