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'''Dulce''' (] {{IPA|}} or occasionally {{IPA|}}) is a town in ]. As of the 2000 census, Dulce had a total population of 2,623, almost completely Native American. It is the largest town on the ] Apache Reservation. '''Dulce''' (] {{IPA|}} or occasionally {{IPA|}}) is a town in ]. As of the 2000 census, Dulce had a total population of 2,623, almost completely Native American. It is the largest town on the ] Apache Reservation.


==Geography== ==Geography==
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Dulce is located at 36°56'22" North, 106°59'23" West (36.939557, -106.989600){{GR|1}}. Dulce is located at 36°56'22" North, 106°59'23" West (36.939557, -106.989600){{GR|1}}.


According to the ], Dulce has a total area of 33.5 ] (12.9 ]). 33.5 km² (12.9 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water. According to the ], Dulce has a total area of 33.5 ] (12.9 ]). 33.5 km² (12.9 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.


==Demographics== ==Demographics==
As of the ]{{GR|2}} of 2000, there were 2,623 people, 779 households, and 595 families residing in Dulce. The ] was 78.2/km² (202.6/mi²). There were 899 housing units at an average density of 26.8/km² (69.4/mi²). The racial makeup of Dulce is 3.43% ], 0.04% ], 90.66% ], 0.00% ], 0.00% ], 4.35% from ], and 1.52% from two or more races. 11.74% of the population were ] or ] of any race. As of the ]{{GR|2}} of 2000, there were 2,623 people, 779 households, and 595 families residing in Dulce. The ] was 78.2/km² (202.6/mi²). There were 899 housing units at an average density of 26.8/km² (69.4/mi²). The racial makeup of Dulce is 3.43% ], 0.04% ], 90.66% ], 0.00% ], 0.00% ], 4.35% from ], and 1.52% from two or more races. 11.74% of the population were ] or ] of any race.


There were 779 households out of which 48.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.8% were ] living together, 28.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.6% were non-families. 19.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.34 and the average family size was 3.83. There were 779 households out of which 48.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.8% were ] living together, 28.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.6% were non-families. 19.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.34 and the average family size was 3.83.


In Dulce, the population is spread out with 40.0% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 16.3% from 45 to 64, and 4.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 25 years. For every 100 females there were 92.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.4 males. In Dulce, the population is spread out with 40.0% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 16.3% from 45 to 64, and 4.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 25 years. For every 100 females there were 92.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.4 males.


The median income for a household in the Dulce was $26,818, and the median income for a family was $29,402. Males had a median income of $26,055 versus $21,623 for females. The ] for Dulce is $10,108. 29.5% of the population and 24.8% of families were below the ]. 34.6% of those under the age of 18 and 41.4% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. The median income for a household in the Dulce was $26,818, and the median income for a family was $29,402. Males had a median income of $26,055 versus $21,623 for females. The ] for Dulce is $10,108. 29.5% of the population and 24.8% of families were below the ]. 34.6% of those under the age of 18 and 41.4% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.


== Underground Alien Base == == Underground Alien Base ==
In some ], Dulce is presented as the home to a joint-US/Alien secret underground base, said to be located near Archuleta Mesa. This is a surprising theory, considering the presumed inefficacy of placing a ''secret'' base so close to a town -- which itself is in a part of New Mexico that is not especially remote. In some ], Dulce is presented as the home to a joint-US/Alien secret underground base, said to be located near Archuleta Mesa. This is a surprising theory, considering the presumed inefficacy of placing a ''secret'' base so close to a town -- which itself is in a part of New Mexico that is not especially remote.


See ]. See ].
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More information on The ] Apache Nation can be found on the tribe's casinos' web site, including history as well as current events: http://www.apachenugget.com More information on The ] Apache Nation can be found on the tribe's casinos' web site, including history as well as current events: http://www.apachenugget.com

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Dulce (pronounced or occasionally ) is a town in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. As of the 2000 census, Dulce had a total population of 2,623, almost completely Native American. It is the largest town on the Jicarilla Apache Reservation.

Geography

Location of Dulce, New Mexico.
Location of Dulce, New Mexico.

Dulce is located at 36°56'22" North, 106°59'23" West (36.939557, -106.989600)Template:GR.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Dulce has a total area of 33.5 km² (12.9 mi²). 33.5 km² (12.9 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.

Demographics

As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 2,623 people, 779 households, and 595 families residing in Dulce. The population density was 78.2/km² (202.6/mi²). There were 899 housing units at an average density of 26.8/km² (69.4/mi²). The racial makeup of Dulce is 3.43% White, 0.04% African American, 90.66% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 4.35% from other races, and 1.52% from two or more races. 11.74% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 779 households out of which 48.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.8% were married couples living together, 28.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.6% were non-families. 19.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.34 and the average family size was 3.83.

In Dulce, the population is spread out with 40.0% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 16.3% from 45 to 64, and 4.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 25 years. For every 100 females there were 92.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.4 males.

The median income for a household in the Dulce was $26,818, and the median income for a family was $29,402. Males had a median income of $26,055 versus $21,623 for females. The per capita income for Dulce is $10,108. 29.5% of the population and 24.8% of families were below the poverty line. 34.6% of those under the age of 18 and 41.4% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

Underground Alien Base

In some conspiracy theories, Dulce is presented as the home to a joint-US/Alien secret underground base, said to be located near Archuleta Mesa. This is a surprising theory, considering the presumed inefficacy of placing a secret base so close to a town -- which itself is in a part of New Mexico that is not especially remote.

See Dulce Base.

External links

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More information on The Jicarilla Apache Nation can be found on the tribe's casinos' web site, including history as well as current events: http://www.apachenugget.com

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