Paraje, New Mexico facts for kids
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Paraje, New Mexico
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Location of Paraje, New Mexico
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 Paraje, New Mexico
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Cibola |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.58 sq mi (14.44 km2) |
| • Land | 5.58 sq mi (14.44 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,912 ft (1,802 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 705 |
| • Density | 126.43/sq mi (48.82/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
87007
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| Area code(s) | 505 |
| FIPS code | 35-55340 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2409025 |
Paraje is a small community in Cibola County, New Mexico, in the United States. 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, but it's not officially a city or town with its own local government. In 2020, about 705 people lived in Paraje.
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Exploring Paraje's Location
Paraje is located in the northeastern part of Cibola County. It sits within the lands of the Laguna Pueblo, which is a Native American reservation. The community of Casa Blanca is also part of the Paraje CDP.
Nearby Communities and Roads
Paraje is surrounded by other small communities. To its west is Seama, and to its east is Laguna.
An important historic road, Old U.S. Route 66, goes right through Paraje. This famous road follows the valley of the Rio San Jose, a river that flows east into the Rio Puerco. Today, Interstate 40 also passes along the southern edge of Paraje. You can get to Paraje from Exit 108, which is called Casa Blanca Road.
Paraje is about 25 miles (40 km) west of Grants, which is the main town in Cibola County. It's also about 53 miles (85 km) east of Albuquerque, a much larger city in New Mexico.
Land Area
The total area of the Paraje CDP is about 5.58 square miles (14.4 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its official boundaries.
Who Lives in Paraje?
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| 2020 | 705 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 669 people living in Paraje. Most of the people living in Paraje are Native American, making up about 92% of the population. There are also smaller groups of White people and people of Hispanic or Latino background.
Families and Age Groups
In 2000, there were 194 households in Paraje. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Many households (about 40%) had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 3 to 4 people.
The population in Paraje is quite young. About 35% of the people were under 18 years old. About 11% were between 18 and 24, and 28% were between 25 and 44. About 10% of the population was 65 years or older. The average age in Paraje was 28 years old.
Education in Paraje
All the public schools in Cibola County, including those that serve Paraje, are managed by the Grants/Cibola County Schools district. This district is responsible for providing education to students in the area.
See also
In Spanish: Paraje (Nuevo México) para niños
