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Tesuque, New Mexico
CDP
Camel Rock
Camel Rock
Location of Tesuque, New Mexico
Location of Tesuque, New Mexico
Tesuque, New Mexico is located in the United States
Tesuque, New Mexico
Tesuque, New Mexico
Location in the United States
Country United States
State New Mexico
County Santa Fe
Area
 • Total 5.66 sq mi (14.65 km2)
 • Land 5.66 sq mi (14.65 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
6,929 ft (2,112 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 1,094
 • Density 193.35/sq mi (74.66/km2)
Time zone UTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code
87574
Area code(s) 505
FIPS code 35-77040
GNIS feature ID 2410071
Pueblo of Tesuque
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Nearest city Santa Fe, New Mexico
Area 12.6 acres (5.1 ha)
Built 1694 (1694)
NRHP reference No. 73001149
Significant dates
Added to NRHP July 16, 1973

Tesuque /təˈsuːki/ (Tewa: Tetsʼúgéh Ówîngeh / Tetsugé Oweengé IPA: [tèʔts’úgé ʔówîŋgè]) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Santa Fe, New Mexico, Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 1,094 at the 2020 census. The area is separate from but located near Tesuque Pueblo, a member of the Eight Northern Pueblos, and the Pueblo people are from the Tewa ethnic group of Native Americans who speak the Tewa language. The pueblo was listed as a historic district on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 7.0 square miles (18 km2), all land. Camel Rock is a distinctive rock formation. The landmark is along U.S. Routes 84/285 across from the Camel Rock Studios owned by Tesuque Pueblo.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
2020 1,094 —
U.S. Decennial Census

As of the census of 2000, there were 909 people, 455 households, and 249 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 130.6 inhabitants per square mile (50.4/km2). There were 541 housing units at an average density of 77.7 per square mile (30.0/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 75.25% White, 0.44% African American, 0.44% Native American, 0.77% Asian, 18.37% from other races, and 4.73% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 35.64% of the population.

There were 455 households, out of which 16.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.5% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 45.1% were non-families. 38.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.00 and the average family size was 2.61.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 14.7% under the age of 18, 4.7% from 18 to 24, 23.8% from 25 to 44, 41.3% from 45 to 64, and 15.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.6 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $36,029, and the median income for a family was $80,043. Males had a median income of $43,833 versus $42,650 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $52,473. About 7.3% of families and 12.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 29.5% of those age 65 or over.

Education

It is within Santa Fe Public Schools.

It is zoned to Tesuque Elementary School, Milagro Middle School, and Santa Fe High School.

Notable people

See also

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