Seama, New Mexico facts for kids
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Seama, New Mexico
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Location of Seama, New Mexico
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 Seama, New Mexico
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Cibola |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.49 sq mi (16.81 km2) |
| • Land | 6.49 sq mi (16.80 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,971 ft (1,820 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 478 |
| • Density | 73.69/sq mi (28.45/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 505 |
| FIPS code | 35-71440 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2409294 |
Seama is a small community in Cibola County, New Mexico, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP) because it's a special area defined for gathering population data. In 2020, about 478 people lived there.
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Seama's Location and Surroundings
Seama is found in the northeastern part of Cibola County. It sits on the western edge of the lands belonging to the Laguna Pueblo people.
Nearby Communities
To the west of Seama, you'll find North Acomita Village and South Acomita Village. These villages are part of the Acoma Pueblo lands. To the north is Cubero, and to the east is Paraje.
Rivers and Roads
Seama is located in the valley of the Rio San Jose. This river flows east and is a branch of the Rio Puerco. A major highway, Interstate 40, goes right through Seama. You can get on or off the highway at Exit 104.
From Seama, it's about 23 miles (37 km) west to Grants. Grants is the main town and county seat of Cibola County. If you travel east, you'll reach Albuquerque, which is about 56 miles (90 km) away.
Land and Water Area
The total area of Seama is about 6.25 square miles (16.2 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.004 square miles (0.01 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Seama?
The United States Census Bureau collects information about people living in different places. Here's what they found about Seama.
Population Numbers
- 2010: 465 people
- 2020: 478 people
Community Makeup (2000 Census)
In 2000, there were 333 people living in Seama. They lived in 88 households, and 74 of these were families. The population density was about 62.6 people per square mile (24.2 people per square kilometer). There were 104 housing units in total.
Most people in Seama are Native American, making up about 98.5% of the population. A small number of people were White (0.3%) or African American (0.3%). About 0.9% were from two or more races. People of Hispanic or Latino background made up 2.4% of the population.
Households and Families
Out of the 88 households in 2000:
- 46.6% had children under 18 living with them.
- 40.9% were married couples living together.
- 30.7% had a female head of household with no husband present.
- 14.8% were not families (meaning individuals living alone or unrelated people living together).
- 12.5% of all households were made up of individuals.
- 5.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
The average household had about 3.78 people, and the average family had about 4.08 people.
Age Groups
The population in Seama was spread out across different age groups:
- 36.6% were under 18 years old.
- 11.1% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 24.9% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 17.7% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 9.6% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Seama was 27 years. For every 100 females, there were about 89.2 males.
Income Information
In 2000, the average income for a household in Seama was $42,917 per year. For families, the average income was $43,958 per year. Males earned about $31,042 per year on average, while females earned about $14,500.
The average income per person in Seama was $8,871. About 14.7% of families and 14.6% of the total population lived below the poverty line. This included 12.1% of those under 18 and 42.1% of those aged 65 or older.
Education in Seama
All the public schools in Cibola County, including those serving Seama, are managed by the Grants/Cibola County Schools system.
See also
- In Spanish: Seama (Nuevo México) para niños
