Algodones, NM Demographics

A map of Algodones's Population by Race

Algodones, New Mexico has an estimated population of 1,479, a dramatic increase from the 720 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 68.8% Hispanic, 17.1% White, 13.6% Native American/Other, 0.5% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Algodones, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Algodones has become 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 Algodones, that probability was 50.9% in 2020 and 47.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Algodones is ranked the 116th 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). Algodones was ranked the 204th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Algodones's White Population

253 residents of Algodones, or 17.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Algodones is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Algodones ranks 307th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Algodones's White population has grown by an estimated 34.6%. White residents' share of Algodones's population has decreased from 26.1% to 17.1%.

Algodones is more White than neighboring Santa Ana Pueblo (0% White), San Felipe Pueblo (0% White), and Pueblo of Sandia Village (14.7% White). Algodones is less White than neighboring Placitas CDP (Sandoval County) (73.9% White), and Bernalillo (28.4% White).

Algodones's Black Population

0 residents of Algodones, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Algodones is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Algodones ranks 91st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Algodones's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Algodones's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Algodones is less Black than neighboring Placitas CDP (Sandoval County) (0.3% Black), and Bernalillo (0.2% Black).

Algodones's Asian Population

0 residents of Algodones, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Algodones is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Algodones ranks 291st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

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

Algodones is less Asian than neighboring Placitas CDP (Sandoval County) (1.6% Asian), and Bernalillo (0.2% Asian).

Algodones's Hispanic Population

1,017 residents of Algodones, or 68.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Algodones is significantly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Algodones ranks 151st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Algodones's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 118.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Algodones's population has increased from 64.7% to 68.8%.

Algodones is more Hispanic than neighboring Santa Ana Pueblo (2.3% Hispanic), Placitas CDP (Sandoval County) (14.3% Hispanic), San Felipe Pueblo (0.5% Hispanic), Bernalillo (66% Hispanic), and Pueblo of Sandia Village (1% Hispanic).

Algodones's Native American/Other Population

201 residents of Algodones, or 13.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Algodones is slightly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Algodones ranks 141st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Algodones's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 367.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Algodones's population has increased from 6.0% to 13.6%.

Algodones is more Native American/Other than neighboring Placitas CDP (Sandoval County) (6.7% Native American/Other), and Bernalillo (1.7% Native American/Other). Algodones is less Native American/Other than neighboring Santa Ana Pueblo (97% Native American/Other), San Felipe Pueblo (99.5% Native American/Other), and Pueblo of Sandia Village (81.5% Native American/Other).

Algodones's Multiracial Population

8 residents of Algodones, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Algodones is slightly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Algodones ranks 280th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Algodones's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Algodones's population has decreased from 2.2% to 0.5%.

Algodones is more Multiracial than neighboring San Felipe Pueblo (0% Multiracial). Algodones is less Multiracial than neighboring Santa Ana Pueblo (0.7% Multiracial), Placitas CDP (Sandoval County) (3.1% Multiracial), Bernalillo (3.4% Multiracial), and Pueblo of Sandia Village (2.9% 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.