Peralta, New Mexico facts for kids
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Peralta, New Mexico
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Our Lady of Guadalupe, Peralta
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Location of Peralta, New Mexico
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 Peralta, New Mexico
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Valencia |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.44 sq mi (11.51 km2) |
| • Land | 4.44 sq mi (11.51 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,859 ft (1,481 m) |
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| • Total | 3,342 |
| • Density | 752.19/sq mi (290.41/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP codes |
87042, 87068
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| Area code(s) | 505 |
| FIPS code | 35-56180 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2424937 |
Peralta is a town located in Valencia County, New Mexico, United States. It became an official town on July 1, 2007. Before that, it was known as a "census-designated place" (CDP), which is a special area defined for gathering population data. Peralta is also part of the larger Albuquerque metropolitan area.
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Geography of Peralta
Peralta is located in New Mexico. The United States Census Bureau reports that the town covers about 4.4 square miles (11.5 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the town limits.
History of Peralta
Peralta has an interesting history. It was the location of the Battle of Peralta. This was a small battle near the end of the American Civil War in 1862. It was part of Confederate General Henry Hopkins Sibley's plan to take over New Mexico.
A famous priest, Anton Docher, known as "The Padre of Isleta," also served in Peralta. He was a priest in the area for a very long time.
Population and People
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| 2010 | 3,660 | — | |
| 2020 | 3,342 | −8.7% | |
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In 2010, the population of Peralta was 3,660 people. By 2020, the population was 3,342.
In 2000, there were 3,750 people living in Peralta. These people lived in 1,314 households, and 1,034 of these were families. The average number of people in a household was about 2.85.
Many different groups of people live in Peralta. In 2000, about 51% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The population included people of all ages. About 29% of the people were under 18 years old. About 11% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Peralta was 36 years.
Education in Peralta
Students in Peralta attend schools that are part of the Los Lunas Public Schools district. The town has one public school, Peralta Elementary. This school is managed by the Los Lunas Schools system.
Images for kids
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Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Peralta
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Map showing Peralta's location in Valencia County, New Mexico
See also
In Spanish: Peralta (Nuevo México) para niños
