Morningside, New Mexico facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Morningside, New Mexico
Census-designated place
Morningside, New Mexico Location in New Mexico
Country	United States
State	New Mexico
County	Eddy
Area
• Total	0.09 sq mi (0.24 km2)
• Land	0.09 sq mi (0.24 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	3,373 ft (1,028 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	302
• Density	3,212.77/sq mi (1,242.53/km2)
Time zone	UTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-6 (MDT)
Area code(s)	575
GNIS feature ID	2584157

Morningside is a small community in Eddy County, New Mexico, USA. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it is a recognized area but does not have its own local government. It is also a "census-designated place," which is a special area defined for collecting population data.

In 2010, about 367 people lived in Morningside. By 2020, the population was 302. This community is located right on the northern edge of Artesia. It sits to the west of U.S. Route 285, which is a main highway.

Geography of Morningside

Morningside is located in the southeastern part of New Mexico. It is found along US Route 285. This highway runs just north of the city of Artesia.

The community is quite small in size. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Morningside covers an area of about 0.09 square miles. All of this area is land, with no water.

Population and People

The number of people living in Morningside has changed over time. In 2010, the community had a population of 367. By the year 2020, the population was recorded as 302 people.

Education in Morningside

Students living in Morningside attend schools within the Artesia Public Schools district. This school district serves the community of Morningside.

The main high school for students in this area is Artesia High School. It is the only comprehensive high school in the Artesia Public Schools district.

See also

In Spanish: Morningside (Nuevo México) para niños