McCartys Village, New Mexico facts for kids
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McCartys Village, New Mexico
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 McCartys Village, New Mexico
Location in New Mexico
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Cibola |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.21 sq mi (8.31 km2) |
| • Land | 3.21 sq mi (8.31 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,152 ft (1,875 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 360 |
| • Density | 112.25/sq mi (43.34/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 505 |
| FIPS code | 35-45690 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2585648 |
McCartys Village is a small community in Cibola County, New Mexico. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the U.S. Census Bureau defines for gathering population data.
McCartys Village is part of the Acoma Pueblo, which is a Native American reservation. In 2020, about 360 people lived here. This was a big jump from 2010, when only 48 people lived in the village.
Where is McCartys Village?
McCartys Village is located in the northern part of Cibola County. It sits in the valley of the Rio San Jose. This river flows east and joins another river called the Rio Puerco.
A road called Indian Service Route 30 goes right through the middle of the community. A major highway, Interstate 40, runs along the northwest side of McCartys Village. You can get to the village from Exit 96 on I-40.
An older, famous road, U.S. Route 66, also runs next to Interstate 40 near McCartys. The city of Grants, which is the main town in Cibola County, is about 12 miles northwest of McCartys Village.
Land Area
The United States Census Bureau says that McCartys Village covers a total area of about 0.52 square kilometers. All of this area is land, with no water. This is equal to about 0.20 square miles.
Who Lives Here?
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| 2020 | 360 | — | |
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The population of McCartys Village has changed quite a bit over the years. In 2010, only 48 people lived there. By 2020, the population grew to 360 people. This information comes from the official U.S. Census.
Learning in McCartys Village
All the public schools in Cibola County are managed by the Grants/Cibola County Schools district. This means students from McCartys Village attend schools run by this district.
See also
In Spanish: McCartys Village para niños
