Rodey, New Mexico facts for kids
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Rodey, New Mexico
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Census-designated place
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 Rodey, New Mexico
Location in New Mexico
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Doña Ana |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.56 sq mi (1.45 km2) |
| • Land | 0.56 sq mi (1.45 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,075 ft (1,242 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 337 |
| • Density | 602.86/sq mi (232.83/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 575 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584195 |
Rodey is a small community in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States. It is known as a census-designated place, or CDP. A CDP is a special area the U.S. Census Bureau defines for gathering statistics. Rodey is also a colonia, which means it's a community near the U.S.-Mexico border that might have specific needs.
In 2020, about 337 people lived in Rodey. The community is located right next to the town of Hatch, along New Mexico State Road 185.
Where is Rodey Located?
Rodey is found in the southwestern part of the United States, within the state of New Mexico. It is part of Doña Ana County. The community covers a small area of land. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Rodey is about 1.45 square kilometers (or 0.56 square miles) in size. All of this area is land, with no water.
How Many People Live in Rodey?
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| 2020 | 337 | — | |
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The number of people living in Rodey changes over time. In 2010, the population was 388 people. By the 2020 census, the population was 337 people. This information helps us understand how communities grow or shrink.
Education in Rodey
Students living in Rodey attend schools that are part of the Hatch Valley Public Schools district. This district serves several communities in the area, providing education for children and teens.
