Sunshine, New Mexico facts for kids
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Sunshine, New Mexico
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 Sunshine, New Mexico
Location in New Mexico
Sunshine, New Mexico
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Luna |
| Area | |
| • Total | 17.64 sq mi (45.67 km2) |
| • Land | 17.64 sq mi (45.67 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,265 ft (1,300 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 487 |
| • Density | 27.62/sq mi (10.66/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 575 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584221 |
Sunshine is a small community located in Luna County, New Mexico, in the United States. It's known as a census-designated place, which means it's an area identified by the government for counting people, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
In 2020, about 487 people lived in Sunshine. A road called New Mexico State Road 11 goes right through the community.
Where is Sunshine?
Sunshine is located in the southwestern part of New Mexico. It covers an area of about 17.6 square miles (45.67 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no lakes or rivers inside the community's borders.
Who Lives in Sunshine?
The number of people living in Sunshine is counted every ten years by the United States government. This count is called a census. It helps us understand how many people live in different places.
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| 2020 | 487 | — | |
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In 2010, the population was 420 people. By 2020, it had grown to 487 people. This shows a small increase in the number of residents over ten years.
Schools in Sunshine
Children living in Sunshine attend schools that are part of the Deming Public Schools district. This is the same school district that serves other areas in Luna County.
Images for kids
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See also
- In Spanish: Sunshine (Nuevo México) para niños
