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Union County

Population in July 2008: 66. Population change since 2000: -12.0%
 

Males: 32  (49.3%)
Females: 34  (50.7%)

Median resident age:  39.8 years
New Mexico median age:  34.6 years

Zip code: 88419


Estimated median household income in 2008: $23,486 (it was $17,083 in 2000)
Folsom:  $23,486
New Mexico:  $43,508

Estimated per capita income in 2008: $13,695

Estimated median house or condo value in 2008: $111,685 (it was $56,800 in 2000)
Folsom:  $111,685
New Mexico:  $165,100

Mean prices in 2008: All housing units: $125,517; Detached houses: $136,493; Mobile homes: $61,154

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Races in Folsom:

  • White Non-Hispanic (62.7%)
  • Hispanic (34.7%)
  • Other race (21.3%)
  • American Indian (2.7%)
  • Two or more races (2.7%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Dec. 2009 cost of living index in Folsom: 82.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (13.3%), United States (13.3%), English (12.0%), French (5.3%), Irish (5.3%), Dutch (4.0%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 6400 feet

Land area: 0.54 square miles.

Population density: 122 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Folsom

  • High school or higher: 94.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work: 19.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Folsom village

  • Never married: 38.8%
  • Now married: 42.5%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 3.8%
  • Divorced: 15.0%

6 residents are foreign born (8.0% Latin America).

This village:  8.0%
New Mexico:  8.2%


According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this village in May 2009.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Folsom:  0.4% ($199)
New Mexico:  0.7% ($699)

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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Pueblo, CO (105.4 miles , pop. 102,121).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Colorado Springs, CO (147.3 miles , pop. 360,890).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (492.1 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Des Moines, NM (2.8 miles) , Branson, CO (3.4 miles) , Grenville, NM (4.9 miles) , Raton, NM (5.4 miles ), Model, CO (6.1 miles) , Starkville, CO (6.2 miles) , Trinidad, CO (6.3 miles ), Maxwell, NM (6.4 miles ).

Latitude: 36.85 N, Longitude: 103.92 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 505

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Population change in the 1990s: +11 (+17.2%).



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Average climate in Folsom, New Mexico

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Folsom-area historical tornado activity is above New Mexico state average. It is 74% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/29/1964, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 40.8 miles away from the Folsom village center killed one person and injured 8 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 6/5/1961, a category 2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 51.9 miles away from the village center injured one person and caused between $500 and $5000 in damages.


Folsom-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New Mexico state average. It is 1% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/10/2005 at 22:08:22, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 47.3 miles away from Folsom center
On 1/3/2007 at 14:34:38, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.4 MW, 4.4 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 56.1 miles away from the city center
On 9/5/2001 at 10:52:07, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 43.7 miles away from the city center
On 3/22/2004 at 12:09:56, a magnitude 4.4 (4.4 MB, 4.4 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 51.6 miles away from Folsom center
On 8/1/2004 at 06:50:47, a magnitude 4.4 (4.4 MB, 4.3 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 65.6 miles away from the city center
On 8/10/2005 at 22:08:16, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 50.5 miles away from Folsom center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Folsom:
  • MOUNT SAN RAFAEL HOSPITAL (about 44 miles; TRINIDAD, CO)
  • UNION COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL (about 51 miles; CLAYTON, NM)
  • MINERS' COLFAX MEDICAL CENTER (about 52 miles; RATON, NM)

Political contributions by individuals in Folsom, NM

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Folsom:
  • PUEBLO COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 102 miles; PUEBLO, CO; Full-time enrollment: 2,587)
  • UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN COLORADO (about 106 miles; PUEBLO, CO; FT enrollment: 4,275)
  • NEW MEXICO HIGHLANDS UNIVERSITY (about 109 miles; LAS VEGAS, NM; FT enrollment: 2,278)
  • ADAMS STATE COLLEGE (about 117 miles; ALAMOSA, CO; FT enrollment: 4,147)
  • PIKES PEAK COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 144 miles; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; FT enrollment: 5,307)
  • UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY (about 157 miles; USAFA, CO; FT enrollment: 4,330)
  • UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT COLORADO SPRINGS (about 157 miles; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; FT enrollment: 4,953)

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Notable locations in Folsom: Folsom Coal Loading Chute (A), Folsom Railroad Tank Bed (B), Folsom Museum Historic Site (C), Folsom Museum (D), Folsom Hotel (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Folsom include: Saint Josephs Catholic Church (A), First Baptist Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

Post office: Folsom Post Office (A). Display/hide its location on the map

 

Average household size:
This village:  2.4 people
New Mexico:  2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:  64.5%
Whole state:  68.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:  3.2%
Whole state:  6.4%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2008:
This village:  35.4%
Whole state:  18.4%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2008:
This village:  0.0%
Whole state:  7.8%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Folsom, NM



Folsom compared to New Mexico state average:
  • Median household income significantly 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 significantly above state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage above state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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Folsom travel time to work
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2004 Presidential Election results in Union County New Mexico:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (44%)
  • Utility gas (34%)
  • Wood (22%)


Religion statistics for Folsom

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 47.05%
Here47.1%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations.
NameSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchCatholic ChurchChurches of ChristOther
Adherents40.2%25.9%19.3%6.4%8.1%
Congregations14.3%21.4%28.6%14.3%21.4%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 0$0 2$747
Other Government Administration 0$0 5$44
Firefighters 0$0 1$250
Totals for Government 0$0 8$1,041



Folsom government finances in 2002:
  • Current Operations - Fire Protection: $22,000
    Financial Administration: $16,000
    Health Services - Other: $15,000
    Solid Waste Management: $3,000
    Regular Highways: $1,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $0
  • Local Intergovernmental - All Other: $4,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $6,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $6,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $15,000
    Interest Earnings: $4,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Fire Protection: $19,000
    Financial Administration: $1,000
    Health - Other: $1,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $162,000
  • State Intergovernmental - All Other: $52,000
    General Support: $30,000
    Highways: $5,000
  • Tax - Total General Sales: $4,000
    Property: $2,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $8,000

7.39% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($25,515 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.39%
New Mexico average:  7.94%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


7.99% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($20,909 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.99%
New Mexico average:  7.42%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


Strongest AM radio stations in Folsom:
  • KKOB (770 AM; 50 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KGYN (1210 AM; 50 kW; GUYMON, OK; Owner: TELNS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KICA (980 AM; 50 kW; CLOVIS, NM; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KOA (850 AM; 50 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KKZN (760 AM; 50 kW; THORNTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KMUL (1380 AM; 50 kW; MULESHOE, TX; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KMXA (1090 AM; 50 kW; AURORA, CO; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KINF (1020 AM; 50 kW; ROSWELL, NM; Owner: JAMES CRYSTAL HOLDINGS OF NEW MEXICO, INC.)
  • KTNN (660 AM; 50 kW; WINDOW ROCK, AZ; Owner: THE NAVAJO NATION)
  • KRTN (1490 AM; 1 kW; RATON, NM; Owner: RATON BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KCBR (1040 AM; daytime; 15 kW; MONUMENT, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KNMX (540 AM; 5 kW; LAS VEGAS, NM; Owner: SANGRE DE CRISTO B/DCASTING CO, INC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Folsom:
  • KRTN-FM (93.9 FM; RATON, NM; Owner: RATON BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KCRT-FM (92.5 FM; TRINIDAD, CO; Owner: PHILLIPS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K207BN (89.3 FM; TRINIDAD, CO; Owner: MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOUNDATION, INC.)
  • KBKZ (96.5 FM; RATON, NM; Owner: PHILLIPS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Folsom:
  • K54BN (Channel 54; CAPULIN, ETC., NM; Owner: REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO)


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 1
Total length: 2 meters (7ft)
Total average daily traffic: 265
Total average daily truck traffic: 76
Total future (year 2027) average daily traffic: 268

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 3
  • E End Of Bn Alps Siding 10 Mi On Hwys 325 551 N, Overall height: 9.1 m, Call Sign: WNTY713
    Assigned Frequencies : 2138.00 MHz
    Grant Date: 02/29/2000, Expiration Date: 05/09/2010
    Registrant: Bnsf Railway Co., 4515 Kansas Ave, Kansas City, KS 66106, Phone: (913) 551-4958, Fax: (913) 551-4053, Email:
  • Alps Siding, W End Of Bn Alps Siding 10 Mi On Hwys 325 And 551 N Of, Type: Pole, Structure height: 12.2 m, Overall height: 18.3 m, Call Sign: WED930
    Assigned Frequencies : 2145.20 MHz
    Grant Date: 02/12/2009, Expiration Date: 03/17/2019
    Registrant: Bnsf Railway Co., 4515 Kansas Ave, Kansas City, KS 66106, Phone: (914) 551-4640, Fax: (913) 551-4053, Email:
  • Folsom, W End Of Bn New Folsom Siding 1.9 Mi Se Of, Type: Pole, Structure height: 12.2 m, Overall height: 18.3 m, Call Sign: WED931
    Assigned Frequencies : 2142.00 MHz
    Grant Date: 02/12/2009, Expiration Date: 03/17/2019
    Registrant: Bnsf Railway Co., 4515 Kansas Ave, Kansas City, KS 66106, Phone: (914) 551-4640, Fax: (913) 551-4053, Email:


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 3
  • Aircraft: CESSNA TU206G (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 132 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR TSIO-520 SER (300 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 756ND , Serial Number: U20604216, Year manufactured: 1977, Airworthiness Date: 01/17/1978
    Registrant (Corporation): Livestock Health Products Inc, Valley Route, Folsom, NM 88419
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 175 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR GO-300 SERIES (175 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 7564M , Serial Number: 55864, Year manufactured: 1959, Airworthiness Date: 02/05/1959
    Registrant (Individual): Frederick D Balmer, 5449 Dry Cimarron Hwy, Folsom, NM 88419
  • Aircraft: PROTECH AIRCRAFT INC PT-2B (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 81863 , Serial Number: PT 1227, Year manufactured: 1999, Airworthiness Date: 09/24/1999
    Registrant (Individual): W Jack Dba Williams, Po Box 406, Folsom, NM 88419, Other Owners: Ranch Rainbow
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 05/01/1991, Exported to: Germany



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