Angustura, NM Demographics

A map of Angustura's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	1,392	771	69.7%	54.8%
White	584	526	29.2%	37.4%
Native American/Other	18	63	0.9%	4.5%
Multiracial	3	42	0.2%	3.0%
Black	0	1	0.0%	0.1%
Asian	0	4	0.0%	0.3%

Angustura, New Mexico has an estimated population of 1,997, a dramatic increase from the 1,407 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 69.7% Hispanic, 29.2% White, 0.9% Native American/Other, 0.2% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Angustura, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Angustura has become considerably 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 Angustura, that probability was 55.7% in 2020 and 42.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Angustura is ranked the 96th 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). Angustura was ranked the 121st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Angustura's White Population

584 residents of Angustura, or 29.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Angustura is lower than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Angustura ranks 241st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Angustura's White population has grown by an estimated 11.0%. White residents' share of Angustura's population has decreased from 37.4% to 29.2%.

Angustura is less White than neighboring Bloomfield (43.2% White), Blanco (55.9% White), Aztec (55.8% White), Turley (53.8% White), and West Hammond (53.8% White).

Angustura's Black Population

0 residents of Angustura, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Angustura is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Angustura ranks 299th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

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

Angustura's Asian Population

0 residents of Angustura, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Angustura is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Angustura ranks 223rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

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

Angustura is less Asian than neighboring Bloomfield (0.8% Asian), Aztec (0.4% Asian), and West Hammond (0.6% Asian).

Angustura's Hispanic Population

1,392 residents of Angustura, or 69.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Angustura is significantly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Angustura ranks 200th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Angustura's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 80.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Angustura's population has increased from 54.8% to 69.7%.

Angustura is more Hispanic than neighboring Bloomfield (35.8% Hispanic), Blanco (28.5% Hispanic), Aztec (18.6% Hispanic), Turley (46.2% Hispanic), and West Hammond (35.6% Hispanic).

Angustura's Native American/Other Population

18 residents of Angustura, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Angustura is lower than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Angustura ranks 161st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Angustura's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 71.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Angustura's population has decreased from 4.5% to 0.9%.

Angustura is more Native American/Other than neighboring Turley (0% Native American/Other). Angustura is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bloomfield (14.9% Native American/Other), Blanco (3% Native American/Other), Aztec (19% Native American/Other), and West Hammond (6.7% Native American/Other).

Angustura's Multiracial Population

3 residents of Angustura, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Angustura is slightly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Angustura ranks 186th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Angustura's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 92.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Angustura's population has decreased from 3.0% to 0.2%.

Angustura is more Multiracial than neighboring Turley (0% Multiracial). Angustura is less Multiracial than neighboring Bloomfield (5.3% Multiracial), Blanco (12.6% Multiracial), Aztec (6.2% Multiracial), and West Hammond (3.4% 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.