Pecos, New Mexico facts for kids
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Pecos, New Mexico
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Our Lady of Guadalupe Benedictine Abbey near Pecos
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Location of Pecos, New Mexico
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 Pecos, New Mexico
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | San Miguel |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.77 sq mi (4.60 km2) |
| • Land | 1.77 sq mi (4.60 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,992 ft (2,131 m) |
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| • Total | 1,392 |
| • Density | 784.23/sq mi (302.76/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
87552
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| Area code(s) | 505 |
| FIPS code | 35-55620 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413576 |
Pecos is a small village in San Miguel County, New Mexico, United States. In 2020, about 1,392 people lived there. Pecos is a good place to live because it is close enough to Santa Fe for people to travel there for work.
The village is built along the Pecos River. This river flows from the north, coming out of the Santa Fe National Forest. Pecos is a great spot for outdoor fun! You can go hunting, fishing, hiking, and camping in the Pecos Wilderness.
Some interesting places nearby include Pecos National Historical Park, Glorieta Pass, and the Pecos Benedictine Monastery. The closest big city area is Santa Fe, which is about 26 miles (42 km) to the west.
Geography of Pecos
Pecos is located in a beautiful part of New Mexico. The village covers a total area of about 1.7 square miles (4.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the village limits.
Pecos Population Over Time
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| 1880 | 241 | — | |
| 1960 | 584 | — | |
| 1970 | 598 | 2.4% | |
| 1980 | 885 | 48.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,012 | 14.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,441 | 42.4% | |
| 2010 | 1,392 | −3.4% | |
| 2020 | 1,392 | 0.0% | |
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The population of Pecos has changed over the years. In 2000, there were 1,441 people living in the village. By 2020, the population was 1,392 people.
Most people in Pecos identify as Hispanic or Latino. In 2000, about 80% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households in Pecos have children living with them. The average family size was about 3 people. The median age in the village was 32 years old, meaning half the people were younger than 32 and half were older.
Education in Pecos
The schools in Pecos are part of the Pecos Independent Schools district. This district serves students living in the Village of Pecos. It also helps students in the rural areas of western San Miguel County.
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See also
In Spanish: Pecos (Nuevo México) para niños
