Sedillo, New Mexico facts for kids
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Sedillo, New Mexico
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Census-designated place
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 Sedillo, New Mexico
Location in New Mexico
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Bernalillo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.75 sq mi (7.11 km2) |
| • Land | 2.75 sq mi (7.11 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 7,146 ft (2,178 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 670 |
| • Density | 243.99/sq mi (94.21/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 505 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584217 |
Sedillo is a small community in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for statistics, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
Sedillo is located right next to Interstate 40, which is a major highway. In 2010, about 802 people lived in Sedillo. By 2020, the population was 670.
What is a Census-Designated Place?
A census-designated place, or CDP, is a special kind of area. It's like a neighborhood or a group of homes that isn't officially a city or town. The United States Census Bureau defines these areas. They do this to collect information about people living in specific places.
This helps the government understand where people live. It also helps them see how communities are growing or changing. Sedillo is one example of a CDP in New Mexico.
Sedillo's Population
Every ten years, the United States government counts everyone living in the country. This big count is called a census. The census helps us learn how many people live in different places.
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| 2020 | 670 | — | |
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In 2010, the census showed that 802 people lived in Sedillo. By the time of the 2020 census, the population had changed to 670 people. This information helps us understand the community better.
Schools in Sedillo
When it comes to education, the Sedillo area is divided between two different school districts. Some students attend schools that are part of Albuquerque Public Schools. This is a large school district that serves the city of Albuquerque and nearby areas.
Other students in Sedillo go to schools managed by Moriarty Municipal Schools. This district serves the town of Moriarty and its surrounding communities. This means children in Sedillo might go to different schools depending on exactly where they live.
See also
In Spanish: Sedillo (Nuevo México) para niños
