Vadito, New Mexico facts for kids
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Vadito, New Mexico
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Vadito Chapel, 1943, photo by John Collier for the Farm Security Administration.
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Location of Vadito, New Mexico
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 Vadito, New Mexico
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Taos |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.86 sq mi (2.23 km2) |
| • Land | 0.86 sq mi (2.23 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 7,441 ft (2,268 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 258 |
| • Density | 299.30/sq mi (115.58/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
87579
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| Area code(s) | 575 |
| FIPS code | 35-81520 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2409385 |
Vadito is a small community in Taos County, New Mexico, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a special area set up by the government for counting people. Vadito is located on the beautiful High Road to Taos, a scenic route. In 2010, about 270 people lived there.
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Where is Vadito?
Vadito is located in the southern part of Taos County. The United States Census Bureau says that the community covers about 0.9 square miles (2.2 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Who Lives in Vadito?
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| 2020 | 258 | — | |
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In 2010, there were 270 people living in Vadito. These people lived in 108 different homes. About 74 of these homes were families. The area had about 300 people per square mile.
Community Makeup
Most people in Vadito are of Hispanic or Latino background, making up over 92% of the population. About 60% of the people were identified as White, and a small number were Native American or from other backgrounds.
Families and Homes
- About 31.5% of the homes had children under 18 living there.
- Nearly half of the homes (47.2%) were married couples living together.
- Some homes (15.7%) had a female head of household without a husband.
- About a quarter of all homes (25%) had only one person living in them.
- Many people in Vadito own their homes, with only about 15.7% renting.
Age Groups
The people in Vadito are spread across different age groups:
- About 26.3% of the population was 19 years old or younger.
- Around 22.2% were between 20 and 39 years old.
- Almost 30% were between 40 and 59 years old.
- About 24.4% were 60 years old or older.
The average age in Vadito was 42 years old.
Education in Vadito
Students in Vadito attend schools that are part of the Peñasco Independent School District.
See also
In Spanish: Vadito (Nuevo México) para niños
