Roy, New Mexico facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Roy, New Mexico
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 Roy, New Mexico
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Harding |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.04 sq mi (5.29 km2) |
| • Land | 2.04 sq mi (5.29 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,896 ft (1,797 m) |
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| • Total | 193 |
| • Density | 94.42/sq mi (36.46/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
87743
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| Area code(s) | 575 |
| FIPS code | 35-65070 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0894203 |
Roy is a small village located in Harding County, New Mexico, in the United States. In 2020, about 193 people lived there. It's a quiet place that was even used as a filming spot for the comedy movie Did You Hear About the Morgans? in 2009.
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Where is Roy Located?
Roy is found at specific geographic coordinates: 35.943890 degrees north and -104.193025 degrees west. This means it's in the northern and western parts of the world.
Land Area of Roy
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers a total area of about 2.0 square miles (5.2 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
The Story of Roy
The village of Roy was first started by two ranchers, Frank and William Roy. It was originally located about 2 miles west of where it is now.
How Roy Got Its Name
The village was named after Frank Roy, who became its first postmaster in 1901.
Moving the Village
In 1902, the Dawson Railway was built through the area. This railroad connected Tucumcari to the coal fields at Dawson. Because of the new railway, the village of Roy was moved to its current location to be closer to the train line. The railroad was later removed after 1950.
Population Changes in Roy
The number of people living in Roy has changed over many years. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 564 | — | |
| 1930 | 713 | 26.4% | |
| 1940 | 1,138 | 59.6% | |
| 1950 | 1,074 | −5.6% | |
| 1960 | 633 | −41.1% | |
| 1970 | 476 | −24.8% | |
| 1980 | 381 | −20.0% | |
| 1990 | 362 | −5.0% | |
| 2000 | 304 | −16.0% | |
| 2010 | 234 | −23.0% | |
| 2020 | 193 | −17.5% | |
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As you can see, the population was highest in 1940 with 1,138 people. Since then, it has slowly decreased, reaching 193 people in 2020.
Famous People from Roy
- Tommy McDonald was an American football player who grew up in Roy. He was a very talented wide receiver in the sport.
Images for kids
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First Baptist Church - Roy
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Highway 39 - Richelieu St
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Highway 39 - Richelieu St
See also
In Spanish: Roy (Nuevo México) para niños
