Morningside, New Mexico
Census-designated place in New Mexico, United States
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Morningside is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Eddy County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 census, Morningside had a population of 302.[4] The community is located on the northern border of Artesia west of U.S. Route 285.
Morningside, New Mexico | |
|---|---|
  Morningside | |
| Coordinates: 32°51′40″N 104°23′49″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Eddy |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.093 sq mi (0.24 km2) |
| • Land | 0.093 sq mi (0.24 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,373 ft (1,028 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 302 |
| • Density | 3,218.1/sq mi (1,242.53/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code | 575 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584157[2] |
Geography
Morningside is located along US Route 285 just north of Artesia.[2] According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the community has an area of 0.090 square miles (0.23 km2), all land.[5]
Demographics
Education
It is within the Artesia Public Schools school district.[7] Artesia High School is the school district's sole comprehensive high school.
