Mountainair, New Mexico facts for kids
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Mountainair, New Mexico
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Mural in downtown Mountainair
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| Nickname(s):
Monta
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| Motto(s):
"Gateway to ancient cities"
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Location of Mountainair, New Mexico
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 Mountainair, New Mexico
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Torrance |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.58 sq mi (4.09 km2) |
| • Land | 1.58 sq mi (4.09 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,513 ft (1,985 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 884 |
| • Density | 559.14/sq mi (215.93/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
87036
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| Area code(s) | 505 |
| FIPS code | 35-50370 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413025 |
| Website | http://mountainairnm.gov |
Mountainair is a small town in New Mexico, United States. It's located in Torrance County. The town was started in 1902 by John Corbett, Colonel E. C. Manning, and Elias S. Stover. In 2020, about 884 people lived there. Mountainair is also part of the larger Albuquerque area. A really cool place, the main visitor center for Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument, is right in town. This monument helps you explore ancient ruins!
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Town Location and Size
Mountainair is a small town in New Mexico. The United States Census Bureau says the town covers about 1.0 square mile (2.7 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Town Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 577 | — | |
| 1930 | 1,027 | 78.0% | |
| 1940 | 1,477 | 43.8% | |
| 1950 | 1,418 | −4.0% | |
| 1960 | 1,605 | 13.2% | |
| 1970 | 1,022 | −36.3% | |
| 1980 | 1,170 | 14.5% | |
| 1990 | 926 | −20.9% | |
| 2000 | 1,116 | 20.5% | |
| 2010 | 928 | −16.8% | |
| 2020 | 884 | −4.7% | |
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In 2000, there were 1,116 people living in Mountainair. They lived in 452 homes. About 281 of these were families. The town had about 1,064 people per square mile.
Who Lives in Mountainair?
In 2000, most people in Mountainair were White (about 61%). About 29% were from other races. Also, more than half of the people (about 53%) were Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes (about 31%) had children under 18 living there. About 42% of homes were married couples. The average home had about 2.5 people. The average family had about 3.2 people.
Age Groups in Town
The population in Mountainair was spread out by age. About 30% of the people were under 18 years old. About 18% were 65 years or older. The average age in town was 38 years old.
Education in Mountainair
The schools in Mountainair are part of the Mountainair Public Schools district.
Famous People from Mountainair
Francine Neff grew up near Mountainair. She lived on a small vegetable farm. Later, she became the 35th Treasurer of the United States. This is a very important job in the government!
See also
In Spanish: Mountainair para niños
