Pojoaque, New Mexico

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Pojoaque (IPA: [pəˈwɑki]) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Santa Fe, New Mexico Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 1,261 at the 2000 census. Pojoaque and Pojoaque Pueblo are neighboring communities. The town of Pojoaque is a collection of communities near the pueblo with people from various ethnic backgrounds. The Pueblo of Pojoaque is a separate entity from the town (Pojoaque) which is currently seeking incorporation as a bona fide township.

Highway bridge at Pojoaque.

1 Geography
2 Demographics
3 Education
4 External links

[edit] Geography

Location of Pojoaque Pueblo and neighboring pueblos in New Mexico

Pojoaque is located at 35°53′26″N, 106°0′34″W (35.890581, -106.009511)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 7.5 km² (2.9 mi²), all land.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 1,261 people, 493 households, and 332 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 169.1/km² (437.3/mi²). There were 533 housing units at an average density of 71.5/km² (184.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 52.10% White, 0.56% African American, 17.37% Native American, 26.57% from other races, and 3.41% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 62.17% of the population.

There were 493 households out of which 38.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.7% were married couples living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.5% were non-families. 26.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the CDP the population was spread out with 28.9% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 30.4% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 8.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 103.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.3 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $30,875, and the median income for a family was $31,719. Males had a median income of $24,830 versus $22,105 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $13,968. About 17.2% of families and 18.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.4% of those under age 18 and 15.3% of those age 65 or over.

[edit] Education

The Pojoaque Valley is home to the Pojoaque Valley School district and Pojoaque High School, home of the Elks. The Elks play in District 2AAA, registered with the New Mexico Activities association. Image:Http://pojoaquesports.olinesports.com/images/ad nophoto.gif

[edit] External links

Maps and aerial photos Coordinates: 35.890581° -106.009511°
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