Rock Springs, New Mexico facts for kids
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Rock Springs, New Mexico
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| Nickname(s):
Rock Springs Chapter
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| Motto(s):
"Servicing the Governmental Needs of the Rock Springs Chapter Community Residents."
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Location of Rock Springs, New Mexico
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 Rock Springs, New Mexico
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | McKinley |
| Government | |
| • Type | Chapter Government |
| Area | |
| • Total | 12.59 sq mi (32.60 km2) |
| • Land | 12.59 sq mi (32.60 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,736 ft (2,053 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 807 |
| • Density | 64.11/sq mi (24.75/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 505 |
| FIPS code | 35-64230 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2409194 |
| Website | www.rocksprings.nndes.org |
Rock Springs (called Tséchʼízhí in Navajo) is a special kind of community in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially governed as one.
In 2020, about 807 people lived in Rock Springs. It's a part of the larger Navajo Nation area.
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History of Rock Springs
The Rock Springs Chapter began to form in the late 1930s. A "Chapter" is a local government unit within the Navajo Nation. Rock Springs is part of the "Checker Board Area" in the Eastern Agency of the Navajo Nation.
This area includes the communities of Sagebrush, China Springs, and Rock Springs. The community of Yatahey Junction is also within the Chapter's boundaries. Rock Springs is close to the city of Gallup, which has influenced its growth and modernization.
Where is Rock Springs Located?
Rock Springs is located in New Mexico. The United States Census Bureau says the area of Rock Springs is about 6 square miles (15.5 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Who Lives in Rock Springs?
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| 2020 | 807 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 558 people living in Rock Springs. The population density was about 92 people per square mile. Most of the people living there, about 99.64%, were Native American. A small number were White or from other backgrounds. About 1.61% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
There were 132 households in 2000. Many households, about 68.9%, had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 4 people.
The population was quite young. About 47% of the people were under 18 years old. The average age was 20 years.
Education in Rock Springs
Students in Rock Springs attend schools that are part of the Gallup-McKinley County Public Schools district.
See also
In Spanish: Rock Springs (Nuevo México) para niños
