Upper Fruitland, New Mexico facts for kids
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Upper Fruitland, New Mexico
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Location of Upper Fruitland, New Mexico
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 Upper Fruitland, New Mexico
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | San Juan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.84 sq mi (20.30 km2) |
| • Land | 7.65 sq mi (19.82 km2) |
| • Water | 0.18 sq mi (0.47 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,174 ft (1,577 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,623 |
| • Density | 212.07/sq mi (81.88/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 505 |
| FIPS code | 35-81177 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2409381 |
Upper Fruitland is a small community in San Juan County, New Mexico, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that the government counts for population, but it is not officially a city or town.
The Navajo name for Upper Fruitland is Navajo: Doo Alkʼahii. This name roughly means "a place where animals do not get fat" or "the condition where there is no fat on the animals."
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Where is Upper Fruitland Located?
Upper Fruitland is in the state of New Mexico. It covers an area of about 7.8 square miles (20.2 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
It is important not to confuse Upper Fruitland with another place called Fruitland. These two communities are on opposite sides of the San Juan River. A key difference is that Upper Fruitland is located inside the Navajo Nation reservation, while Fruitland is not.
Who Lives in Upper Fruitland?
In 2020, about 1,623 people lived in Upper Fruitland. In 2000, there were 1,664 people.
Most of the people living in Upper Fruitland are Native American. A small number of residents are White or from other backgrounds. Some people are also of Hispanic or Latino heritage.
Families and Households
In 2000, there were 431 households in Upper Fruitland. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Many households (53.8%) had children under 18 living with them.
The average household had about 3.86 people. The average family had about 4.16 people. This shows that families in Upper Fruitland tend to be larger.
Age of Residents
The people in Upper Fruitland are quite young on average. In 2000, about 37.8% of the population was under 18 years old. About 11.4% were between 18 and 24 years old. The median age was 26 years. This means half the people were younger than 26, and half were older.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the median income for a household in Upper Fruitland was $25,096 per year. The median income for a family was $26,346. This means that half of the households earned more than this amount, and half earned less.
The average income per person was $9,246. Some families and individuals in Upper Fruitland live below the poverty line. This means their income is not enough to cover basic needs. In 2000, about 26.8% of the population was below the poverty line.
Education
The schools in Upper Fruitland are part of the Central Consolidated Schools district. This district also serves other communities in the western part of San Juan County.
See also
In Spanish: Upper Fruitland (Nuevo México) para niños
