Continental Divide
Census-designated place in McKinley County, New Mexico
Continental Divide is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in McKinley County, New Mexico, with 187 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 7,175 ft (2,187 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Jamestown, 6.7 miles NW.
- 187residents (2020 Census)
- 7,175 ftelevation · 2,187 m
- 2.8 sq miland area · 7.1 km²
- 68 / sq mipopulation density
- 87312ZIP code
About Continental Divide
Continental Divide is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States. It has a post office with ZIP code 87312. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 187.
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- Median household income
- $61,284
- Median age
- 52.5
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Continental Divide had 187 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 187 |
|---|---|
| Density | 68 per sq mi (26 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Continental Divide at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | McKinley County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 187 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.76 sq mi (7.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 7,175 ft (2,187 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.4306° N, 108.3298° W |
| ZIP code | 87312 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3517330 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Continental Divide
- Jamestown6.7 mi NW
- Thoreau7.3 mi E
- Bluewater10.3 mi SE
- Iyanbito10.7 mi NW
- McGaffey11.9 mi W
- Fort Wingate12.4 mi W
- Pinedale13.3 mi NW
- Prewitt15.0 mi E
- Las Tusas15.2 mi SE
- Stoneridge15.6 mi SE
- Homer C Jones15.6 mi SE
- Church Rock16.7 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Continental Divide
What county is Continental Divide in?
Continental Divide is in McKinley County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Continental Divide, NM?
187 people lived in Continental Divide at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Continental Divide, NM?
The ZIP code of Continental Divide is 87312.
What is the elevation of Continental Divide?
7,175 feet (2,187 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Continental Divide?
Jamestown (6.7 mi), Thoreau (7.3 mi), Bluewater (10.3 mi), Iyanbito (10.7 mi), McGaffey (11.9 mi).
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