Agua Fria, NM Demographics

A map of Agua Fria's Population by Race

Agua Fria, New Mexico has an estimated population of 2,898, a less than 1% change from the 2,913 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.5% Hispanic, 21.1% White, 1.4% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Agua Fria, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Agua Fria has become slightly less 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 Agua Fria, that probability was 36.0% in 2020 and 35.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Agua Fria is ranked the 63rd 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). Agua Fria was ranked the 65th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Agua Fria's White Population

612 residents of Agua Fria, or 21.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Agua Fria is considerably lower than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Agua Fria ranks 350th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Agua Fria's White population has grown by an estimated 16.6%. White residents' share of Agua Fria's population has increased from 18.0% to 21.1%.

Agua Fria is less White than neighboring Tres Arroyos (58.7% White), Santa Fe (42.5% White), Las Campanas (91.1% White), Conejo (70.1% White), and Tano Road (81.4% White).

Agua Fria's Black Population

0 residents of Agua Fria, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Agua Fria is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Agua Fria ranks 224th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

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

Agua Fria is less Black than neighboring Santa Fe (1.1% Black).

Agua Fria's Asian Population

0 residents of Agua Fria, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Agua Fria is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Agua Fria ranks 169th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Agua Fria's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Agua Fria's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Agua Fria is less Asian than neighboring Tres Arroyos (3.4% Asian), Santa Fe (1.9% Asian), Las Campanas (1.7% Asian), and Tano Road (0.3% Asian).

Agua Fria's Hispanic Population

2,246 residents of Agua Fria, or 77.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Agua Fria is significantly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Agua Fria ranks 94th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Agua Fria's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 1.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Agua Fria's population has remained roughly unchanged at 77.5%.

Agua Fria is more Hispanic than neighboring Tres Arroyos (31.6% Hispanic), Santa Fe (49.5% Hispanic), Las Campanas (5.9% Hispanic), Conejo (20% Hispanic), and Tano Road (10.4% Hispanic).

Agua Fria's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Agua Fria, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Agua Fria is lower than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Agua Fria ranks 306th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Agua Fria's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Agua Fria's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.0%.

Agua Fria is less Native American/Other than neighboring Tres Arroyos (0.4% Native American/Other), Santa Fe (2.1% Native American/Other), Las Campanas (0.9% Native American/Other), and Conejo (9.9% Native American/Other).

Agua Fria's Multiracial Population

40 residents of Agua Fria, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Agua Fria is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Agua Fria ranks 331st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Agua Fria's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 18.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Agua Fria's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

Agua Fria is more Multiracial than neighboring Las Campanas (0.3% Multiracial), and Conejo (0% Multiracial). Agua Fria is less Multiracial than neighboring Tres Arroyos (5.9% Multiracial), Santa Fe (3% Multiracial), and Tano Road (7.9% 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.