Lee Acres, New Mexico facts for kids
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Lee Acres, New Mexico
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Census-designated place
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 Lee Acres, New Mexico
Location in New Mexico
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | San Juan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10.49 sq mi (27.16 km2) |
| • Land | 10.32 sq mi (26.74 km2) |
| • Water | 0.16 sq mi (0.42 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,522 ft (1,683 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,170 |
| • Density | 403.95/sq mi (155.97/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584139 |
Lee Acres is a special community located in San Juan County, New Mexico, in the United States. It's known as a "census-designated place," which means it's an area that the government defines for counting its population. It's not a city or town with its own local government, but it has specific boundaries for official statistics.
In 2020, about 4,170 people lived in Lee Acres. This community is situated along U.S. Route 64, a main road that connects the nearby cities of Farmington and Bloomfield.
How Many People Live Here?
Demographics is the study of populations. It helps us understand how many people live in an area and what they are like. The number of people living in Lee Acres has changed over time.
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| 2020 | 4,170 | — | |
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In 2010, the population of Lee Acres was 5,858 people. By 2020, the population was counted as 4,170 people.
Schools in Lee Acres
When it comes to education, Lee Acres is divided between two different school districts. Most of the community is part of the Farmington Municipal Schools district. This means students living in that part of Lee Acres attend schools managed by Farmington.
A smaller portion of Lee Acres is served by Bloomfield Schools. For students in this area, Bloomfield High School is the local high school they would attend.
See also
In Spanish: Lee Acres para niños
