Atoka is a census-designated place in Eddy County, New Mexico, United States. Its population was 1,077 as of the 2010 census.[4] U.S. Route 285 passes through the community. The name was derived from an Indian word, probably Choctaw, whose meaning is unknown.[5]
Atoka, New Mexico | |
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Census-designated place | |
![]() ![]() Atoka | |
Coordinates: 32°46′10″N 104°23′20″W | |
Country | United States |
State | New Mexico |
County | Eddy |
Area | |
• Total | 6.79 sq mi (17.59 km2) |
• Land | 6.76 sq mi (17.51 km2) |
• Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
Elevation | 3,376 ft (1,029 m) |
Population (2020)[2] | |
• Total | 1,153 |
• Density | 170.56/sq mi (65.85/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
Area code | 575 |
GNIS feature ID | 898718[3] |
It is within the Artesia Public Schools school district.[6] Artesia High School is the school district's sole comprehensive high school.
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Census | Pop. | %± | |
2020 | 1,153 | — | |
U.S. Decennial Census[7][2] |
Municipalities and communities of Eddy County, New Mexico, United States | ||
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County seat: Carlsbad | ||
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