Monument, New Mexico facts for kids
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Monument, New Mexico
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 Monument, New Mexico
Location in New Mexico
Monument, New Mexico
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Lea |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.28 sq mi (13.67 km2) |
| • Land | 5.28 sq mi (13.67 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,596 ft (1,096 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 213 |
| • Density | 40.36/sq mi (15.58/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
88265
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| Area code(s) | 575 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2629120 |
Monument is a small community in Lea County, New Mexico, United States. It's known as a census-designated place, which means it's a special area defined by the government for counting people. In 2020, about 213 people lived there.
Monument is special because it was the very first community where people settled in Lea County. It got its name from a nearby place called Monument Spring. The community even has its own post office with the ZIP code 88265. Two important roads, State Road 8 and State Road 322, meet right in the middle of Monument.
People Living in Monument
This section tells us about the people who live in Monument. It's like taking a count of everyone in the area.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 206 | — | |
| 2020 | 213 | 3.4% | |
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In 2010, there were 206 people living in Monument. By 2020, the population had grown a little to 213 people.
Schools in Monument
Students in Monument attend schools that are part of the Hobbs Public Schools district. The main high school for students in this area is Hobbs High School.
See also
In Spanish: Monument (Nuevo México) para niños
