Rancho Grande, New Mexico facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Rancho Grande, New Mexico
Census-designated place
Rancho Grande, New Mexico Location in New Mexico
Country	United States
State	New Mexico
County	Catron
Area
• Total	0.44 sq mi (1.13 km2)
• Land	0.42 sq mi (1.10 km2)
• Water	0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Elevation	6,345 ft (1,934 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	96
• Density	226.95/sq mi (87.64/km2)
Time zone	UTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-6 (MDT)
Area code(s)	575
GNIS feature ID	2584191

Rancho Grande is a small community located in Catron County, New Mexico, United States. It is known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area that the government defines for gathering information about its population. It's not an officially incorporated town or city.

In 2020, about 96 people lived in Rancho Grande. The community is found along U.S. Route 180, which is an important road in the area.

Understanding Rancho Grande's Geography

Rancho Grande covers a small area in New Mexico. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the total area of the community is about 0.44 square miles (1.13 square kilometers).

Most of this area is land, measuring about 0.42 square miles (1.10 square kilometers). A very small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.03 square kilometers), is water.

Who Lives in Rancho Grande?

This section looks at the population of Rancho Grande over time. This is called "demographics," which is the study of how populations change.

The number of people living in Rancho Grande was counted during the 2020 United States Census. At that time, 96 people called Rancho Grande home.

Learning in Rancho Grande

Children and young people in Rancho Grande attend schools that are part of the Reserve Independent School District. This district is responsible for providing education to students in the area.

More Information

• In Spanish: Rancho Grande (Nuevo México) para niños