Rio Lucio, New Mexico facts for kids
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Rio Lucio, New Mexico
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Chapel of Sagrado Corazón de Jesús in Rio Lucio
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Location of Rio Lucio, New Mexico
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 Rio Lucio, New Mexico
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Taos |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.05 sq mi (2.72 km2) |
| • Land | 1.05 sq mi (2.72 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 7,307 ft (2,227 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 303 |
| • Density | 288.02/sq mi (111.25/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
87553
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| Area code(s) | 505 |
| FIPS code | 35-63250 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2409176 |
Rio Lucio is a small community in Taos 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 counting people. In 2020, about 303 people lived here. Back in 2000, there were 379 residents.
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Geography of Rio Lucio
Rio Lucio is located in the beautiful state of New Mexico. The entire area of this community is land. It covers about 1.1 square miles (2.72 square kilometers). This is roughly the size of 700 football fields!
People of Rio Lucio
The community of Rio Lucio has a unique mix of people.
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| 2020 | 303 | — | |
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Population Details
In 2000, there were 379 people living in Rio Lucio. These people lived in 146 different homes. Most of these homes were families.
Many people in Rio Lucio have Hispanic or Latino backgrounds. In 2000, about 93% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino. The community also includes people who identify as White and Native American.
Age Groups
The people in Rio Lucio are of all ages. In 2000:
- About 26% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 7% were young adults, aged 18 to 24.
- About 26% were adults between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 24% were older adults, aged 45 to 64.
- About 14% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Rio Lucio was 38 years old.
Education in Rio Lucio
Students in Rio Lucio attend schools that are part of the Peñasco Independent School District. This district helps make sure kids in the area get a good education.
See also
In Spanish: Río Lucio (Nuevo México) para niños
