Skyline-Ganipa, New Mexico facts for kids
Skyline-Ganipa is a special kind of community in Cibola County, New Mexico, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. In 2020, about 1,614 people lived here.
Quick facts for kids
Skyline-Ganipa, New Mexico
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Location of Skyline-Ganipa in Cibola County
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 Skyline-Ganipa, New Mexico
Location in New Mexico
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Cibola |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.81 sq mi (20.22 km2) |
| • Land | 7.81 sq mi (20.22 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,195 ft (1,888 m) |
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| • Total | 1,614 |
| • Density | 206.76/sq mi (79.83/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 505 |
| FIPS code | 35-73440 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2408745 |
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Where is Skyline-Ganipa Located?
Skyline-Ganipa is found in the northern part of Cibola County. It sits on higher ground, south of the Rio San Jose valley. This area is part of the lands belonging to the Acoma Pueblo people.
How Big is Skyline-Ganipa?
The total area of Skyline-Ganipa is about 7.81 square miles (20.22 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Travel and Nearby Towns
If you travel by road, Skyline-Ganipa is about 5 miles (8 kilometers) south of Interstate 40. The county seat, Grants, is about 17 miles (27 kilometers) to the northwest.
Who Lives in Skyline-Ganipa?
The population of Skyline-Ganipa was 1,614 people in 2020. This number has grown since the 2010 census, when 1,224 people lived there.
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| 2020 | 1,614 | — | |
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Community Makeup
In 2000, there were 1,035 people living in Skyline-Ganipa. Most residents, about 98.55%, were Native American. A small percentage were White or from other backgrounds. About 1.16% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Households
There were 220 households in 2000. Many of these households, 45%, included children under 18. The average household had about 4.70 people, showing that many families living here are quite large.
Age Groups
The population in 2000 was quite young. About 37.8% of the people were under 18 years old. The median age was 24 years, meaning half the population was younger than 24 and half was older.
Education in Skyline-Ganipa
All the public schools in Cibola County, including those serving Skyline-Ganipa, are managed by the Grants/Cibola County Schools system.
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Location of Skyline-Ganipa in Cibola County
See also
In Spanish: Skyline-Ganipa (Nuevo México) para niños
