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Rio en Medio, New Mexico
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Location of Rio en Medio, New Mexico
Location of Rio en Medio, New Mexico
Rio en Medio, New Mexico is located in the United States
Rio en Medio, New Mexico
Rio en Medio, New Mexico
Location in the United States
Country United States
State New Mexico
County Santa Fe
Area
 • Total 0.66 sq mi (1.72 km2)
 • Land 0.66 sq mi (1.72 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
7,218 ft (2,200 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 157
 • Density 236.80/sq mi (91.39/km2)
Time zone UTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-6 (MDT)
Area code(s) 505
FIPS code 35-63168
GNIS feature ID 2409174

Rio en Medio is a small community in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a special area identified by the government for gathering information, but it's not a formally organized town or city. Rio en Medio is part of the larger Santa Fe, New Mexico area. In 2020, about 157 people lived there.

Where is Rio en Medio Located?

Rio en Medio is located in the beautiful state of New Mexico. It's part of Santa Fe County, which is in the northern part of the state. The community covers a small area of land, about 0.66 square miles (1.72 square kilometers). It's a landlocked area, meaning it has no large bodies of water within its borders.

Who Lives in Rio en Medio?

The number of people living in Rio en Medio has changed a bit over the years. In 2000, there were 131 people. By 2020, the population had grown to 157 people.

Most households in Rio en Medio are families. In 2000, about 32.5% of households had children under 18 living with them. The community has a mix of different backgrounds, with many residents identifying as Hispanic or Latino. The population includes people of various ages, from young children to older adults.

Learning in Rio en Medio

Children and teens living in Rio en Medio attend schools that are part of the Santa Fe Public Schools district. This district provides education for students from kindergarten through high school in the Santa Fe area.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Río en Medio (Nuevo México) para niños

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