Angel Fire, NM Demographics

A map of Angel Fire's Population by Race

Angel Fire, New Mexico has an estimated population of 1,111, a decrease from the 1,192 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 71.1% White, 19.5% Hispanic, 8.5% Multiracial, 0.8% Native American/Other, 0.1% Asian, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Angel Fire, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Angel Fire 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 Angel Fire, that probability was 37.9% in 2020 and 44.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Angel Fire is ranked the 152nd 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). Angel Fire was ranked the 137th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Angel Fire's White Population

790 residents of Angel Fire, or 71.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Angel Fire is significantly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Angel Fire ranks 52nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Angel Fire's White population has declined by an estimated 13.8%. White residents' share of Angel Fire's population has decreased from 76.9% to 71.1%.

Angel Fire is more White than neighboring Ute Park (0% White), Taos Pueblo (1.8% White), and Taos (45.4% White). Angel Fire is less White than neighboring Eagle Nest (84.3% White), and Taos Ski Valley (89.2% White).

Angel Fire's Black Population

0 residents of Angel Fire, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Angel Fire is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Angel Fire ranks 297th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

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

Angel Fire is less Black than neighboring Taos (0.3% Black).

Angel Fire's Asian Population

1 residents of Angel Fire, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Angel Fire is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Angel Fire ranks 108th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Angel Fire's Asian population has declined by an estimated 90.0%. Asian residents' share of Angel Fire's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.1%.

Angel Fire is more Asian than neighboring Eagle Nest (0% Asian), Ute Park (0% Asian), Taos Ski Valley (0% Asian), and Taos Pueblo (0% Asian). Angel Fire is less Asian than neighboring Taos (1.9% Asian).

Angel Fire's Hispanic Population

217 residents of Angel Fire, or 19.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Angel Fire is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Angel Fire ranks 388th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Angel Fire's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 11.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Angel Fire's population has increased from 16.3% to 19.5%.

Angel Fire is more Hispanic than neighboring Eagle Nest (13.3% Hispanic), Ute Park (0% Hispanic), Taos Ski Valley (0% Hispanic), and Taos Pueblo (15.5% Hispanic). Angel Fire is less Hispanic than neighboring Taos (47.9% Hispanic).

Angel Fire's Native American/Other Population

9 residents of Angel Fire, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Angel Fire is lower than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Angel Fire ranks 373rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Angel Fire's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 18.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Angel Fire's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Angel Fire is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ute Park (0% Native American/Other). Angel Fire is less Native American/Other than neighboring Eagle Nest (1.1% Native American/Other), Taos Ski Valley (10.8% Native American/Other), Taos Pueblo (77% Native American/Other), and Taos (1.7% Native American/Other).

Angel Fire's Multiracial Population

94 residents of Angel Fire, or 8.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Angel Fire is higher than in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Angel Fire ranks 68th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Angel Fire's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 59.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Angel Fire's population has increased from 4.9% to 8.5%.

Angel Fire is more Multiracial than neighboring Eagle Nest (1.3% Multiracial), Ute Park (0% Multiracial), Taos Ski Valley (0% Multiracial), Taos Pueblo (5.8% Multiracial), and Taos (2.8% 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.