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Capulin

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Capulin

Total population

79

Median home value

$48,200

5.3%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$34,464

Capulin$34k
National$74k
Elevation6844 m
Land area3.83 km²
Weather81°F · Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Coordinates36.75°, -104.00°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Elevation
6844 m
Area
3.83 km²

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Overview

Capulin is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Union County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 census, Capulin had a population of 61. Capulin had a post office until August 13, 2011; it still has its own ZIP code, 88414. U.S. routes 64 and 87 pass through the community.

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History & geography

History

It was known as Dedman from 1909 to 1922, after railroad superintendent E.J. Dedman.

Geography

Capulin Volcano National Monument is located north of Capulin. The town was named after the volcano by Hispanic settlers after the Civil War.

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Demographics & economy

Median age
66.8
Median home value
$48,200
Housing units
61
Poverty rate
6.3%
Unemployment
0%

Race & ethnicity

White
67.1%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
43%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude
36.7465
Longitude
-104.0021
Water area
0.00 mi²
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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

Today
81°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tonight
53°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Saturday
81°F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
51°F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
78°F
Sunny
Sunday Night
49°F
Partly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Forecast for Capulin, NM from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

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Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

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Notable people from here

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Geography & sun

Avg solar (kWh/m²/day)
5.3
Annual solar (kWh/m²)
1,935

Elevation, sunrise/sunset and daylight from Open-Meteo. Solar climatology from NASA POWER.

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Public attention

Wikipedia views (last 30 days)
146
Avg daily Wikipedia views
5
Attention level
Obscure

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Sources

  • • Wikipedia
  • • US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)
  • • NOAA National Weather Service
  • • Wikidata
  • • Open-Meteo / sunrise-sunset.org
  • • Wikipedia Pageviews API
  • • Open Library