Alamogordo, NM Demographics

A map of Alamogordo's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	16,676	16,145	53.3%	52.3%
Hispanic	10,139	10,250	32.4%	33.2%
Black	1,809	1,677	5.8%	5.4%
Multiracial	1,333	1,546	4.3%	5.0%
Asian	753	719	2.4%	2.3%
Native American/Other	597	561	1.9%	1.8%

Alamogordo, New Mexico has an estimated population of 31,307, a slight increase from the 30,898 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 53.3% White, 32.4% Hispanic, 5.8% Black, 4.3% Multiracial, 2.4% Asian, and 1.9% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Alamogordo, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Alamogordo has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Alamogordo, that probability was 61.1% in 2020 and 60.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Alamogordo is ranked the 11th 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). Alamogordo was ranked the 11th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Alamogordo's White Population

16,676 residents of Alamogordo, or 53.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Alamogordo is significantly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Alamogordo ranks 168th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alamogordo's White population has grown by an estimated 3.3%. White residents' share of Alamogordo's population has increased from 52.3% to 53.3%.

Alamogordo is more White than neighboring La Luz (38.8% White), and Tularosa (40.5% White). Alamogordo is less White than neighboring Boles Acres (63.1% White), Holloman AFB (66.7% White), and High Rolls (66.9% White).

Alamogordo's Black Population

1,809 residents of Alamogordo, or 5.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Alamogordo is slightly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Alamogordo ranks 8th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alamogordo's Black population has grown by an estimated 7.9%. Black residents' share of Alamogordo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.8%.

Alamogordo is more Black than neighboring Boles Acres (0.6% Black), La Luz (0.2% Black), High Rolls (0% Black), and Tularosa (0% Black). Alamogordo is less Black than neighboring Holloman AFB (8.8% Black).

Alamogordo's Asian Population

753 residents of Alamogordo, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Alamogordo is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Alamogordo ranks 23rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alamogordo's Asian population has grown by an estimated 4.7%. Asian residents' share of Alamogordo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.4%.

Alamogordo is more Asian than neighboring Boles Acres (0.8% Asian), La Luz (0% Asian), High Rolls (0% Asian), and Tularosa (0.3% Asian). Alamogordo is less Asian than neighboring Holloman AFB (3.9% Asian).

Alamogordo's Hispanic Population

10,139 residents of Alamogordo, or 32.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Alamogordo is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Alamogordo ranks 286th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alamogordo's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 1.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Alamogordo's population has decreased from 33.2% to 32.4%.

Alamogordo is more Hispanic than neighboring Boles Acres (23.2% Hispanic), Holloman AFB (13.1% Hispanic), and High Rolls (25.3% Hispanic). Alamogordo is less Hispanic than neighboring La Luz (52.6% Hispanic), and Tularosa (49.9% Hispanic).

Alamogordo's Native American/Other Population

597 residents of Alamogordo, or 1.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Alamogordo is lower than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Alamogordo ranks 283rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alamogordo's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 6.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Alamogordo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.9%.

Alamogordo is more Native American/Other than neighboring Holloman AFB (1.4% Native American/Other), and High Rolls (0% Native American/Other). Alamogordo is less Native American/Other than neighboring Boles Acres (11.1% Native American/Other), La Luz (2.2% Native American/Other), and Tularosa (6.7% Native American/Other).

Alamogordo's Multiracial Population

1,333 residents of Alamogordo, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Alamogordo is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Alamogordo ranks 65th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alamogordo's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 13.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Alamogordo's population has decreased from 5.0% to 4.3%.

Alamogordo is more Multiracial than neighboring Boles Acres (1.1% Multiracial), and Tularosa (2.5% Multiracial). Alamogordo is less Multiracial than neighboring La Luz (6.2% Multiracial), Holloman AFB (6% Multiracial), and High Rolls (7.8% 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.