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Newkirk, New Mexico

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Population in 2010: 7.
Males: 5  (71.4%)
Females: 2  (28.6%)
Median resident age:

71.5 years
New Mexico median age:

37.7 years

Zip codes: 88417, 88431.

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Estimated median household income in 2022: $39,375
Newkirk:

$39,375
NM:

$59,726

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $28,578

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $131,004
Newkirk:

$131,004
NM:

$243,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $142,665; detached houses: $155,281; mobile homes: $140,836
March 2022 cost of living index in Newkirk: 84.3 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Newkirk, NM (2010)
    • 571.4%White alone
    • 228.6%Hispanic
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Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 4557 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Santa Fe, NM (104.5 miles , pop. 62,203).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Albuquerque, NM (132.8 miles , pop. 448,607).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (456.7 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Santa Rosa, NM (5.0 miles ),
Puerto de Luna, NM (5.1 miles),
San Rafael, NM (5.6 miles ),
Tucumcari, NM (5.6 miles ),
House-Forrest, NM (5.7 miles ),
Conchas Dam, NM (5.7 miles ),
Lake Sumner, NM (5.7 miles),
Trementina, NM (5.7 miles )

Latitude: 35.07 N, Longitude: 104.26 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 505

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.3%
New Mexico:

3.6%

Earthquake activity:

Newkirk-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New Mexico state average. It is 516% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/23/2011 at 05:46:18, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 140.1 miles away from Newkirk center
On 8/10/2005 at 22:08:22, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 131.1 miles away from the city center
On 8/10/2005 at 22:08:22, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 133.8 miles away from Newkirk center
On 6/16/1978 at 11:46:54, a magnitude 5.3 (4.4 MB, 4.6 UK, 5.3 ML) earthquake occurred 245.1 miles away from Newkirk center
On 1/29/1990 at 13:16:10, a magnitude 4.8 (4.5 MB, 4.8 LG, Depth: 7.5 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 154.4 miles away from the city center
On 8/22/2011 at 23:30:19, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 136.8 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Guadalupe County (8) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 5
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 3, Storms: 3, Fires: 2, Hurricane: 1, Mudslide: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Newkirk:

  • New Mexico Highlands University (about 66 miles; Las Vegas, NM; Full-time enrollment: 2,931)
  • Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus (about 81 miles; Portales, NM; FT enrollment: 4,263)
  • Santa Fe Community College (about 105 miles; Santa Fe, NM; FT enrollment: 3,047)
  • Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus (about 123 miles; Roswell, NM; FT enrollment: 2,212)
  • University of Phoenix-Albuquerque Campus (about 132 miles; Albuquerque, NM; FT enrollment: 2,335)
  • West Texas A & M University (about 134 miles; Canyon, TX; FT enrollment: 6,820)
  • University of New Mexico-Main Campus (about 134 miles; Albuquerque, NM; FT enrollment: 23,042)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Newkirk Weather Station (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: Newkirk Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Average household size:
This place:

1.4 people
New Mexico:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

40.0%
Whole state:

65.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

0.0%
Whole state:

8.2%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Newkirk, NM (based on Guadalupe County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic4,00013
Evangelical Protestant1804
Mainline Protestant281
Other-1
None479-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 1
This county:

2.26 / 10,000 pop.
New Mexico:

1.44 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 8
Here:

18.12 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.06 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 8
Guadalupe County:

18.12 / 10,000 pop.
New Mexico:

7.12 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Guadalupe County:

5.8%
New Mexico:

6.4%
Adult obesity rate:
Guadalupe County:

21.9%
State:

22.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

9.2%
State:

11.5%

Strongest AM radio stations in Newkirk:

  • KICA (980 AM; 50 kW; CLOVIS, NM; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KMUL (1380 AM; 50 kW; MULESHOE, TX; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KKOB (770 AM; 50 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KINF (1020 AM; 50 kW; ROSWELL, NM; Owner: JAMES CRYSTAL HOLDINGS OF NEW MEXICO, INC.)
  • KNMX (540 AM; 5 kW; LAS VEGAS, NM; Owner: SANGRE DE CRISTO B/DCASTING CO, INC)
  • KSSR (1340 AM; 1 kW; SANTA ROSA, NM; Owner: J. MICHAEL ESQUIBEL)
  • KIJN (1060 AM; daytime; 10 kW; FARWELL, TX; Owner: METROPOLITIAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • KGYN (1210 AM; 50 kW; GUYMON, OK; Owner: TELNS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KTNN (660 AM; 50 kW; WINDOW ROCK, AZ; Owner: THE NAVAJO NATION)
  • KTNM (1400 AM; 1 kW; TUCUMCARI, NM; Owner: QUAY BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • KHAC (880 AM; 43 kW; TSE BONITO, NM; Owner: WESTERN INDIAN MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KOA (850 AM; 50 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Newkirk:

  • K288EQ (105.5 FM; CONCHAS DAM, NM; Owner: CONCHAS TELEVISION ASSOCIATION)
  • K202CX (88.3 FM; CONCHAS, NM; Owner: EASTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY)

TV broadcast stations around Newkirk:

  • K55CV (Channel 55; MONTOYA & NEWKIRK, NM; Owner: KOB-TV, LLC)
  • K59BD (Channel 59; HORNSBY RANCH, ETC., NM; Owner: EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • K22EU (Channel 22; MONTOYA, NM; Owner: RAYCOM NATIONAL, INC.)
  • K57BR (Channel 57; MONTOYA & NEWKIRK, NM; Owner: KOAT HEARST-ARGYLE TELEVISION, INC.)

Newkirk fatal accident list:

Nov 26, 2021 02:00 AM, I-40, Lat: 35.066142, Lon: -104.261453, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 2
Jul 5, 2013 06:15 AM, I-40, Lat: 35.064169, Lon: -104.283069, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 6, Fatalities: 1
Dec 24, 2006 07:00 AM, I-40, Lat: 35.066230, Lon: -104.263560, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Nov 9, 1990 07:30 AM, I40, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 2, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 11Number of bridges
  • 184ft / 55.9mTotal length
  • 70,676Total average daily traffic
  • 26,064Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Newkirk, NM - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11930-1939
  • 11950-1959
  • 71960-1969
  • 12000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Newkirk, NM

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Newkirk)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

20 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • MONTOYA, 6150 Ft E St Rt 129 And Interstate 40 (Lat: 35.066028 Lon: -104.246917), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 121.9 m, Overall height: 126.5 m, Call Sign: WPJE992,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6745.00 MHz, 6765.00 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6404.79 MHz, 6755.00 MHz, 6725.00 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6404.79 MHz, 6755.00 MHz, 6725.00 MHz... (+27 more), Grant Date: 01/25/2011, Expiration Date: 02/01/2021, Cancellation Date: 08/14/2018, Certifier: John T Scott Iii, Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 5055 North Point Pkwy, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

3
  • Call Sign: N5ZGD, Licensee ID: L00453106, Grant Date: 05/18/2022, Expiration Date: 03/15/2032, Registrant: Robert M Hall, 1903 State Highway 129, Newkirk, NM 88431

  • Call Sign: KG5STW, Licensee ID: L02097616, Grant Date: 04/17/2017, Expiration Date: 04/17/2027, Cancellation Date: 06/09/2017, Certifier: Joan E Ortiz, Registrant: Joan E Ortiz, 2091 State Highway 129, Newkirk, NM 88431

  • Call Sign: N5JEO, Previous Call Sign: KG5STW, Licensee ID: L02097616, Grant Date: 06/09/2017, Expiration Date: 06/09/2027, Certifier: Joan E Ortiz, Registrant: Joan E Ortiz, 2091 State Highway 129, Newkirk, NM 88431




Newkirk compared to New Mexico state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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