Rio Chiquito, New Mexico facts for kids
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Rio Chiquito, New Mexico
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Location of Rio Chiquito, New Mexico
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 Rio Chiquito, New Mexico
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Santa Fe |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.07 sq mi (2.78 km2) |
| • Land | 1.07 sq mi (2.78 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,736 ft (2,053 m) |
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| • Total | 200 |
| • Density | 186.05/sq mi (71.82/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 505 |
| FIPS code | 35-63110 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2409170 |
Rio Chiquito is a small community in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, United States. It is a special kind of place called a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it's not officially a city or town. Rio Chiquito is also part of the larger Santa Fe, New Mexico area. In 2020, about 200 people lived there.
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Where is Rio Chiquito Located?
Rio Chiquito is located in the state of New Mexico. It is entirely on land, covering an area of about 1.07 square miles (2.78 square kilometers). That's roughly the size of 500 football fields!
Who Lives in Rio Chiquito?
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| 2020 | 200 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 103 people living in Rio Chiquito. These people lived in 32 different homes. Most of the people living there were of Hispanic or Latino background, making up about 90% of the population.
Community Life and Families
Many homes in Rio Chiquito had children under 18 living there. Most families were married couples living together. The average household had about three people.
Age Groups in the Community
The population in Rio Chiquito was spread across different age groups. About 34% of the people were under 18 years old. Around 28% were young adults between 25 and 44. About 9.7% of the people were 65 years or older. The average age in the community was 37 years old.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the average income for a household in Rio Chiquito was about $44,135 per year. This was also the average income for families. The average income per person was about $13,983. No families or people were living below the poverty line at that time.
Schools in Rio Chiquito
Students in Rio Chiquito attend schools that are part of the Española Public Schools district. The main public high school for the community is Española Valley High School.
