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35-507: San Jon ( / ˌ s æ n ˈ h oʊ n / is a village in Quay County , New Mexico , United States. The population was 216 at the 2010 census . The village was founded in 1902 and grew after the arrival of the railroad in 1904. It was once an important local commercial center and stop on U.S. Route 66 and home to numerous tourist-oriented businesses, such as gasoline service stations, cafes and motels. However, when Interstate 40 bypassed

70-432: A discrepancy. The Census Bureau explained that same-sex "Husband/wife" data samples were changed to "unmarried partner" by computer processing methods in 99% of the cases. In the remaining 1%, computer systems used one of two possibilities: a) one of the two listed sexes was changed, making the partnership appear heterosexual, or b) if the two partners were more than 15 years apart in age, they might have been reassigned into

105-590: A familial parent/child relationship. The process of automatic reassignment of same-sex marriage data was initiated so that the Census Bureau would not contravene the Defense of Marriage Act passed in 1996. The Act states: In determining the meaning of any Act of Congress, or of any ruling, regulation or interpretation of the various administrative bureaus and agencies of the United States, the word 'marriage' means only

140-477: A household in the county was $ 24,894, and the median income for a family was $ 30,362. Males had a median income of $ 24,801 versus $ 17,500 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 14,938. About 15.70% of families and 20.90% of the population were below the poverty line , including 25.50% of those under age 18 and 15.80% of those age 65 or over. As of the 2010 census , there were 9,041 people, 4,072 households, and 2,502 families living in

175-684: A sample of blocks. (In 1999, the Supreme Court ruled 5–4 that the Constitution prohibits the use of such figures for apportionment purposes, but it may be permissible for other purposes where feasible.) The controversy was partly technical, but also partly political, since based on data from the 1990 census both parties believed that adjustment would likely have the effect, after redistricting, of slightly increasing Democratic representation in legislative bodies, but would also give Utah an additional, probably Republican, representative to Congress. Following

210-536: Is a county in the state of New Mexico . As of the 2020 U.S. census , the population was 8,746. Its county seat is Tucumcari . The county was named for Pennsylvania senator Matthew Quay , who supported statehood for New Mexico. Its eastern border is the Texas state line, approximately 103.04 degrees west longitude. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 2,882 square miles (7,460 km ), of which 2,874 square miles (7,440 km )

245-573: Is land and 7.2 square miles (19 km ) (0.3%) is water. As of the 2000 census , there were 10,155 people, 4,201 households, and 2,844 families living in the county. The population density was 4 people per square mile (1.5 people/km ). There were 5,664 housing units at an average density of 2 units per square mile (0.77/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 82.09% White , 0.84% Black or African American , 1.27% Native American , 0.80% Asian , 0.15% Pacific Islander , 12.11% from other races , and 2.75% from two or more races. 37.98% of

280-521: The Census Bureau , determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13.2 percent over the 248,709,873 people enumerated during the 1990 census . This was the twenty-second federal census and was at the time the largest civilly administered peacetime effort in the United States. Approximately 16 percent of households received a "long form" of

315-645: The United States Census Bureau , the village has a total area of 2.6 square miles (6.7 km), all land. The village is located on I-40 at New Mexico State Highway 469 and is east of Tucumcari . According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, San Jon has a cold semi-arid climate , abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps. The hottest temperature recorded in San Jon was 111 °F (43.9 °C) on July 11, 2020, and July 13, 2020, while

350-454: The mean center of U.S. population moved to Phelps County, Missouri . The Northeastern United States grew by 2,785,149; the Midwest by 4,724,144. [REDACTED] [REDACTED] (maps not to scale) [REDACTED] The results of the census are used to determine how many congressional districts each state is apportioned . Congress defines the formula, in accordance with Title 2 of

385-674: The 2000 census is freely available through the Integrated Public Use Microdata Series . Aggregate data for small areas, together with electronic boundary files, can be downloaded from the National Historical Geographic Information System . Personally identifiable information will be available in 2072. The U.S. resident population includes the total number of people in the 50 states and the District of Columbia . The Bureau also enumerated

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420-433: The 2000 census, which contained over 100 questions. Full documentation on the 2000 census, including census forms and a procedural history, is available from the Integrated Public Use Microdata Series . This was the first census in which a state— California —recorded a population of over 30 million, as well as the first in which two states—California and Texas —recorded populations of more than 20 million. Microdata from

455-545: The District of Columbia and Puerto Rico are excluded from the apportionment population because they do not have voting seats in the U. S. House of Representatives. Since the first census in 1790 , the decennial count has been the basis for the United States representative form of government. Article I, Section II specifies that "The Number of Representatives shall not exceed one for every thirty Thousand, but each State shall have at Least one Representative." In 1790, each member of

490-524: The House represented about 34,000 residents. Since then, the House more than quadrupled in size, and in 1911 the number of representatives was fixed at 435. Today, each member represents about 20 times as many constituents. In the years leading up to the 2000 census, there was substantial controversy over whether the Bureau should adjust census figures based on a follow-up survey, called the post-enumeration survey, of

525-444: The Supreme Court affirmed the lower court ruling that rejected Utah's efforts to have Mormon missionaries counted. The state of Utah then filed another lawsuit alleging that the statistical methods used in computing the state populations were improper and cost Utah the seat. The Bureau uses a method called imputation to assign a number of residents to addresses where residents cannot be reached after multiple efforts. While nationwide

560-473: The U.S. Code, to reapportion among the states the 435 seats in the United States House of Representatives . The apportionment population consists of the resident population of the fifty states, plus the overseas military and federal civilian employees and their dependents living with them who could be allocated to a state. Each member of the House represents a population of about 647,000. The populations of

595-409: The average family size was 3.24. In the village, the population was spread out, with 30.7% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 24.5% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 17.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 74.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.2 males. The median income for a household in the village

630-542: The census did not count them specifically. Bisexual and transgender populations were not counted, either, because there were no questions regarding this information. Also unavailable is the number of additional same-sex couples living under the same roof as the first, though this applies to additional heterosexual couples as well. The lack of accurate numbers makes it difficult for lawmakers who are considering legislation on hate crimes or social services for gay families with children. It also makes for less accuracy when predicting

665-414: The census was tabulated, Utah challenged the results in two different ways. Utah was extremely close to gaining a fourth congressional seat, falling 857 people short, which in turn was allocated to North Carolina . The margin was later shortened to 80 people, after the federal government discovered that it overcounted the population of North Carolina by 2,673 residents. The Census Bureau counted members of

700-478: The census, discrepancies between the adjusted census figures and demographic estimates of population change could not be resolved in time to meet legal deadlines for the provision of redistricting data, and the Census Bureau therefore recommended that the unadjusted results be used for this purpose. This recommendation was followed by the Secretary of Commerce (the official in charge of making the determination). After

735-434: The census, there could be three to six more homosexual un-partnered individuals who would not be counted as gay. The census reported that same-sex male couples numbered 336,001 and female same-sex couples numbered 329,522. Extrapolating from those figures and the surveyed partnering habits of homosexuals, as many as 4.3 million homosexual adults could have been living in the U.S. in 2000. The exact number cannot be known because

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770-540: The coldest temperature recorded was −20 °F (−28.9 °C) on January 1, 1919. As of the census of 2000, there were 306 people, 118 households, and 82 families residing in the village. The population density was 116.5 inhabitants per square mile (45.0/km). There were 133 housing units at an average density of 50.6 per square mile (19.5/km). The racial makeup of the village was 87.91% White , 1.63% Native American , 6.54% from other races , and 3.92% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 32.03% of

805-411: The county. The population density was 3.1 inhabitants per square mile (1.2/km ). There were 5,569 housing units at an average density of 1.9 units per square mile (0.73 units/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 86.1% white, 1.2% American Indian, 1.1% black or African American, 1.0% Asian, 7.2% from other races, and 3.4% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 42.4% of

840-421: The fertility of a population. Another issue that concerned gay rights advocates involved the automatic changing of data during the tabulation process. This automatic software data compiling method, called allocation , was designed to counteract mistakes and discrepancies in returned questionnaires. Forms that were filled out by two same-sex persons who checked the "Husband/wife" relationship box were treated as

875-870: The imputation method added 0.4% to the population, the rate in Utah was 0.2%. The state challenged that the use of imputation violates the Census Act of 1957 and that it also fails the Constitution's requirement in Article I, Section 2 that an "actual enumeration" be used for apportionment. This case, Utah v. Evans , made it to the Supreme Court , but Utah was again defeated. The census forms did not include any questions regarding sexual orientation , making it impossible to compile data comparing heterosexual and homosexual populations. However, two questions were asked that allowed same-sex partnerships to be counted. The questionnaires asked

910-583: The military and other federal civilian employees serving abroad as residents of their home state but did not count other people living outside the United States. Utah claimed that people traveling abroad as religious missionaries should be counted as residents and that the failure to do so imposed a burden on Mormon religious practice. Almost half of all Mormon missionaries, more than 11,000 people, were from Utah; only 102 came from North Carolina. If this policy were changed, then Utah would have received an additional seat instead of North Carolina. On November 26, 2002,

945-442: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 4,201 households, out of which 28.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.10% were married couples living together, 12.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.30% were non-families. 28.90% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size

980-407: The population. There were 118 households, out of which 37.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.8% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.7% were non-families. 28.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and

1015-426: The population. In terms of ancestry, 11.4% were American , 10.7% were English , 10.5% were German , and 9.8% were Irish . Of the 4,072 households, 26.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.5% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 38.6% were non-families, and 34.2% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size

1050-507: The residents of the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico ; its population was 3,808,610, an 8.1% increase over the number from a decade earlier. In an introduction to a more detailed population profile (see references below ), the Census Bureau highlighted the following facts about U.S. population dynamics: Regionally, the South and West experienced the bulk of the nation's population increase: 14,790,890 and 10,411,850, respectively. This meant that

1085-554: The sex of each person in a household and they asked what the relationship was between each of the members of the household. Respondents could check "Husband/wife" or "unmarried partner" or a number of other relationships. Responses were tabulated and the Census Bureau reported that there were more than 658,000 same-sex couples heading households in the United States. However, only about 25% of gay men and 40% of lesbians are in shared-household partnerships at any one time, according to non-census surveys. For every same-sex couple tallied in

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1120-499: The village in 1981, the local economy went into a decline, leading most of those businesses to shut down. Today, only one motel is still in operation and all of the gas stations and dining establishments are centered around the I-40 interchange on the north side of town. Some former establishments were The Old Route 66 Truck and Auto Parts garage, Smith's Café, and the Circle M Motel. According to

1155-417: Was $ 22,917, and the median income for a family was $ 27,000. Males had a median income of $ 30,000 versus $ 16,607 for females. The per capita income for the village was $ 11,592. About 14.3% of families and 16.8% of the population were below the poverty line , including 26.7% of those under the age of eighteen and 13.6% of those 65 or over. Quay County, New Mexico Quay County ( / ˈ k w eɪ / )

1190-673: Was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.79. The median age was 45.6 years. The median income for a household in the county was $ 28,773 and the median income for a family was $ 41,766. Males had a median income of $ 29,769 versus $ 32,462 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 18,234. About 13.3% of families and 21.1% of the population were below the poverty line , including 30.7% of those under age 18 and 17.3% of those age 65 or over. School districts include: 35°07′N 103°33′W  /  35.11°N 103.55°W  / 35.11; -103.55 2000 United States Census The 2000 United States census , conducted by

1225-401: Was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.90. In the county, the population was spread out, with 25.00% under the age of 18, 6.70% from 18 to 24, 23.30% from 25 to 44, 26.00% from 45 to 64, and 19.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.50 males. The median income for

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