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Manzano, New Mexico

Manzano is a town located in Torrance County, New Mexico. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 54.

Geography

\nManzano is located at 34°39'2" North, 106°20'54" West (34.650510, -106.348236)
1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 4.4 km² (1.7 mi²). 4.4 km² (1.7 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.

Demographics

\nAs of the
census of 2000, there are 54 people, 17 households, and 12 families residing in the town. The population density is 12.3/km² (32.0/mi²). There are 22 housing units at an average density of 5.0/km² (13.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 55.56% White, 0.00% African American, 31.48% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 11.11% from other races, and 1.85% from two or more races. 87.04% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 17 households out of which 41.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.2% are married couples living together, 11.8% have a female householder with no husband present, and 29.4% are non-families. 23.5% of all households are made up of individuals and 5.9% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 3.18 and the average family size is 3.75. In the town the population is spread out with 31.5% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 22.2% from 25 to 44, 18.5% from 45 to 64, and 20.4% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 40 years. For every 100 females there are 170.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 105.6 males. The median income for a household in the town is $13,750, and the median income for a family is $19,375. Males have a median income of $33,750 versus $0 for females. The per capita income for the town is $5,935. 37.7% of the population and 35.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 38.5% are under the age of 18 and 50.0% are 65 or older.