Datil

Census-designated place in Catron County, New Mexico

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Datil is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Catron County, New Mexico, with 50 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 7,402 ft (2,256 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Homestead, 2.1 miles W.

About Datil

Datil is a census-designated place in Catron County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 census, Datil had a population of 50. Located at the intersection of U.S. Route 60 and New Mexico State Road 12, Datil is on the edge of the Cibola National Forest. The Very Large Array is also nearby.

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Datil, NM population

Datil had 50 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census50
Density27 per sq mi (10 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Datil at a glance

StateNew Mexico (NM)
CountyCatron County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population50 (2020)
Land area1.87 sq mi (4.8 km²)
Water area0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²)
Elevation7,402 ft (2,256 m)
Coordinates34.1383° N, 107.8419° W
Census code (GEOID)3519920

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Datil

What county is Datil in?

Datil is in Catron County, New Mexico.

What is the population of Datil, NM?

50 people lived in Datil at the 2020 Census.

What is the elevation of Datil?

7,402 feet (2,256 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Datil?

Homestead (2.1 mi), Pie Town (23.1 mi), Alamo (27.0 mi), Magdalena (35.0 mi), Quemado (40.4 mi).

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