Willard, New Mexico facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Willard, New Mexico
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Willard Cantina & Cafe
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Location of Willard, New Mexico
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 Willard, New Mexico
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Torrance |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.92 sq mi (2.39 km2) |
| • Land | 0.92 sq mi (2.39 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,099 ft (1,859 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 201 |
| • Density | 218.00/sq mi (84.14/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
87063
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| Area code(s) | 505 |
| FIPS code | 35-85160 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413601 |
Willard is a small village located in Torrance County, New Mexico, in the United States. In 2020, about 201 people lived there.
Willard is part of the larger Albuquerque area. Unlike some towns nearby, Willard is not growing very quickly. A wind farm has been built just south of the village. This wind farm helps create electricity for many homes in Arizona.
Exploring Willard's Location
Willard is a village that covers a total area of about 2.39 square kilometers (0.92 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water. This information comes from the United States Census Bureau.
Willard's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 421 | — | |
| 1930 | 482 | 14.5% | |
| 1940 | 462 | −4.1% | |
| 1950 | 296 | −35.9% | |
| 1960 | 294 | −0.7% | |
| 1970 | 209 | −28.9% | |
| 1980 | 166 | −20.6% | |
| 1990 | 183 | 10.2% | |
| 2000 | 240 | 31.1% | |
| 2010 | 253 | 5.4% | |
| 2020 | 201 | −20.6% | |
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The number of people living in Willard has changed quite a bit over the years. For example, in the year 2000, there were 240 people living in the village. These people lived in 96 different homes.
- About 33% of the homes had children under 18 living there.
- Many homes (about 48%) were married couples living together.
- The average home had about 2.5 people.
The age of people in Willard also varies. In 2000:
- Almost 29% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 17% of the people were 65 years old or older.
- The average age in the village was 36 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Willard (Nuevo México) para niños
