Virden, New Mexico facts for kids
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Virden, New Mexico
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View of Virden outside of a basketball court.
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Location of Virden, New Mexico
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 Virden, New Mexico
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Hidalgo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.21 sq mi (0.55 km2) |
| • Land | 0.21 sq mi (0.55 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,773 ft (1,150 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 126 |
| • Density | 597.16/sq mi (230.07/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code |
88045
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| Area code(s) | 575 |
| FIPS code | 35-83200 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413597 |
Virden is a small village located in Hidalgo County, New Mexico, in the United States. In 2020, about 126 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a unique history.
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Virden's Past: A Look at Its History
Before 1916, Virden was known as Richmond. This area was first owned by the New Mexico Mining Company. They used it for a special machine called a stamp mill. This machine helped crush silver ore that was mined nearby in Ralston.
After the mine closed, the land was sold in 1916. It was bought by a group of Mormons. These families had moved from Mormon settlements in Chihuahua, Mexico. They left during a big conflict called the Mexican Revolution. The Mormons renamed the village Virden. They named it after the rancher who sold them the land.
Where is Virden? Exploring Its Geography
Virden is located in the northern part of Hidalgo County. It sits on the north bank of the Gila River. A road called New Mexico State Road 92 goes through the village. This road leads about 7 miles (11 km) northwest to Duncan, Arizona. It also goes south for 7 miles (11 km) to U.S. Route 70.
Lordsburg is the main town in Hidalgo County. It is about 32 miles (51 km) southeast of Virden if you take US 70. The United States Census Bureau says that Virden covers a total area of about 0.21 square miles (0.55 km²). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Virden? Population Facts
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 196 | — | |
| 1940 | 206 | 5.1% | |
| 1950 | 146 | −29.1% | |
| 1960 | 135 | −7.5% | |
| 1970 | 151 | 11.9% | |
| 1980 | 246 | 62.9% | |
| 1990 | 108 | −56.1% | |
| 2000 | 143 | 32.4% | |
| 2010 | 152 | 6.3% | |
| 2020 | 126 | −17.1% | |
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The population of Virden changes over time. In 2000, there were 143 people living in the village. There were 48 homes, with 38 of them being families. The village had about 640 people per square mile (247 per km²).
About 33.6% of the people were under 18 years old. About 14.7% were 65 years or older. The average age in the village was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were about 113 males.
See also
In Spanish: Virden (Nuevo México) para niños
