Acomita Lake, NM Demographics

A map of Acomita Lake's Population by Race

Acomita Lake, New Mexico has an estimated population of 590, a dramatic increase from the 339 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.4% Native American/Other, 11.9% Hispanic, 4.2% Multiracial, 2.5% White, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Acomita Lake, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Acomita Lake has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New Mexico overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Acomita Lake, that probability was 13.0% in 2020 and 32.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Acomita Lake is ranked the 219th most populous place in New Mexico, out of 528 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Acomita Lake was ranked the 281st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Acomita Lake's White Population

15 residents of Acomita Lake, or 2.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Acomita Lake is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Acomita Lake ranks 482nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Acomita Lake's White population has grown by an estimated 275.0%. White residents' share of Acomita Lake's population has increased from 1.2% to 2.5%.

Acomita Lake is more White than neighboring Skyline-Ganipa (0% White), South Acomita Village (0% White), and McCartys Village (0% White). Acomita Lake is less White than neighboring San Fidel (65.8% White), and North Acomita Village (7.1% White).

Acomita Lake's Black Population

0 residents of Acomita Lake, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Acomita Lake is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Acomita Lake ranks 304th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Acomita Lake's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Acomita Lake's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Acomita Lake's Asian Population

0 residents of Acomita Lake, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Acomita Lake is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Acomita Lake ranks 218th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Acomita Lake's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Acomita Lake's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Acomita Lake's Hispanic Population

70 residents of Acomita Lake, or 11.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Acomita Lake is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Acomita Lake ranks 492nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Acomita Lake's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 775.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Acomita Lake's population has increased from 2.4% to 11.9%.

Acomita Lake is more Hispanic than neighboring Skyline-Ganipa (2.7% Hispanic), South Acomita Village (8.8% Hispanic), McCartys Village (0% Hispanic), and North Acomita Village (4.3% Hispanic). Acomita Lake is less Hispanic than neighboring San Fidel (34.2% Hispanic).

Acomita Lake's Native American/Other Population

480 residents of Acomita Lake, or 81.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Acomita Lake is significantly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Acomita Lake ranks 38th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Acomita Lake's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 51.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Acomita Lake's population has decreased from 93.2% to 81.4%.

Acomita Lake is more Native American/Other than neighboring San Fidel (0% Native American/Other). Acomita Lake is less Native American/Other than neighboring Skyline-Ganipa (95.8% Native American/Other), South Acomita Village (87.4% Native American/Other), McCartys Village (98.2% Native American/Other), and North Acomita Village (82.6% Native American/Other).

Acomita Lake's Multiracial Population

25 residents of Acomita Lake, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Acomita Lake is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Acomita Lake ranks 191st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Acomita Lake's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 150.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Acomita Lake's population has increased from 2.9% to 4.2%.

Acomita Lake is more Multiracial than neighboring Skyline-Ganipa (1.5% Multiracial), San Fidel (0% Multiracial), South Acomita Village (3.7% Multiracial), and McCartys Village (1.8% Multiracial). Acomita Lake is less Multiracial than neighboring North Acomita Village (6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.