Capitan is a village in Lincoln County, New Mexico, United States, located north of Lincoln National Forest between Capitan and Sacramento Mountains at an altitude of 6,530 feet (1,990 m). The population was 1,443 at the 2000 census. Capitan was founded in the 1890s and was founded in 1941.
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Geography
According to the US Census Bureau, Capitan has a total area of ​​3.2 square miles (8.3 km²), all land.
Climate
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Demographics
In the 2000 census, there were 1,443 people, 605 households, and 416 families living in the village. Population density is 450.9 people per square mile (174.1/km ²). There are 717 housing units with an average density of 224.0 per square mile (86.5/km²). Village racial makeup is 87.53% White, 0.55% African American, 1.46% Native American, 0.55% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Island, 7.76% of other races, and 2.08 % of two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race is 19.20% of the population.
There are 605 households where 26.4% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.0% are married couples living together, 9.8% have unmarried female households, and 31.2% are not family. 27.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.4% had someone living alone 65 or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.91.
In the village, the population is spread by 24.9% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 22.6% from 25 to 44, 29.9% from 45 to 64, and 16.6% years or more. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 women, there are 97.4 men. For every 100 women age 18 and over, there are 93.4 men.
The average income for households in the village is $ 27,188, and the average income for families is $ 32,115. Men have an average income of $ 23,500 versus $ 16,902 for women. The per capita income for the village is $ 15,062. Approximately 8.3% of families and 13.0% of the population are below the poverty line, including 13.7% of those under the age of 18 and 12.1% of those aged 65 years or older.
Transportation
Jalan Raya Utama
- AS. Rute 380
- NM 48
- NM 246
Smokey Bear
In the spring of 1950, a severely burned black bear boy was rescued from a huge forest fire on the Capitan Gap in the Capitan Mountains. First called Hotfoot Teddy, he later renamed Smokey and became a real-life version of the mascot of the US Forest Service Smokey Bear. Smokey was then sent to the National Zoo in Washington D.C., where he lived for 26 years. After his death on November 9, 1976, the remains of Smokey were returned by the government to Capitan and buried in what is now the Smokey Bear Historical Park.
Famous people
Capitan is the home of rancher and entrepreneur Edward R. Tinsley, III, owner of chain restaurant K-Bob's Steakhouse. He was also a failed Republican candidate in 2008 for the 2nd congressional district seat left by Steve Pearce, who was unsuccessful for the United States Senate.
References
External links
- Village site
- Chamber of Commerce
Source of the article : Wikipedia
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