Middle Mesa, New Mexico facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Middle Mesa, New Mexico
Census-designated place
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Country	United States
State	New Mexico
County	San Juan
Area
• Total	6.71 sq mi (17.38 km2)
• Land	6.71 sq mi (17.37 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation	6,493 ft (1,979 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	200
• Density	29.82/sq mi (11.51/km2)
Time zone	UTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP Code	87419 (Navajo Dam) 81137 (Ignacio, CO)
Area code(s)	505
FIPS code	35-48435
GNIS feature ID	2584241

Middle Mesa is a small community in San Juan County, New Mexico, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population. However, it does not have its own local government like a city or town.

History of Middle Mesa

Middle Mesa was first officially listed as a CDP after the 2010 census. Before that, this area was known by a different name: Young Place. In 2010, the Young Place CDP had a population of 187 people.

Where is Middle Mesa?

This community is located in the very northeastern corner of San Juan County. To its north, it shares a border with La Plata and Archuleta counties in Colorado.

Middle Mesa is situated to the west of the Navajo Reservoir. This reservoir is a large body of water on the San Juan River. The community is about 30 miles (48 km) northeast of Aztec. Aztec is the main city and county seat for San Juan County. Middle Mesa is also about 7 miles (11 km) southwest of Arboles, Colorado.

Population of Middle Mesa

According to the 2020 census, Middle Mesa had a population of 200 people. This number helps us understand how many residents live in this specific area.

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