Rincon, New Mexico facts for kids
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Rincon, New Mexico
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Location of Rincon, New Mexico
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 Rincon, New Mexico
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Dona Ana |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.05 sq mi (2.73 km2) |
| • Land | 1.05 sq mi (2.73 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,101 ft (1,250 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 273 |
| • Density | 258.77/sq mi (99.95/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
87940
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| Area code(s) | 575 |
| FIPS code | 35-62900 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2409169 |
Rincon is a small community in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a special area defined by the government for gathering information. In 2020, about 273 people lived there. Rincon is also part of the larger Las Cruces area.
Geography of Rincon
Rincon is found right next to a town called Hatch. It sits in the beautiful valley of the Rio Grande, a famous river.
The community covers about 1.0 square mile (2.7 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within its borders.
People Living in Rincon
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| 2020 | 273 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 220 people living in Rincon. They lived in 60 households, and 55 of these were families. The population density was about 214 people per square mile.
Many households in Rincon had children under 18 living with them. Most families were married couples. The average household had about 3.67 people.
The population in 2000 was quite young. About 37% of the people were under 18 years old. The average age was 31 years. Most of the people living in Rincon were of Hispanic or Latino background.
Rincon's Economy
Rincon is located about 33 miles north of Las Cruces, New Mexico. It is also about 20 miles south of Spaceport America. This is a special place built for launching spacecraft.
Spaceport America was built by the New Mexico Spaceport Authority. It received money from both the state and the county. Building the spaceport created about 800 temporary jobs. Some people in Rincon were not sure if the spaceport would create many long-term jobs.
As of 2012, one company, Virgin Galactic, planned to hire about 150 people at the spaceport.
Education in Rincon
Students in Rincon attend schools that are part of the Hatch Valley Public Schools district.
