Animas, NM Demographics

A map of Animas's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	122	142	65.6%	78.9%
Multiracial	37	3	19.9%	1.7%
Hispanic	27	29	14.5%	16.1%
Black	0	1	0.0%	0.6%
Asian	0	2	0.0%	1.1%
Native American/Other	0	3	0.0%	1.7%

Animas, New Mexico has an estimated population of 186, an increase from the 180 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 65.6% White, 19.9% Multiracial, 14.5% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Animas, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Animas 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 Animas, that probability was 35.1% in 2020 and 50.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Animas is ranked the 366th 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). Animas was ranked the 369th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Animas's White Population

122 residents of Animas, or 65.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Animas is significantly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Animas ranks 45th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Animas's White population has declined by an estimated 14.1%. White residents' share of Animas's population has decreased from 78.9% to 65.6%.

Animas is more White than neighboring Cotton City (28.7% White), Rodeo (55.6% White), and Lordsburg (24.6% White). Animas is less White than neighboring Windmill (74.1% White), and Playas (100% White).

Animas's Black Population

0 residents of Animas, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Animas is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Animas ranks 168th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Animas's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Animas's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Animas's Asian Population

0 residents of Animas, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Animas is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Animas ranks 79th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Animas's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Animas's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

Animas's Hispanic Population

27 residents of Animas, or 14.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Animas is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Animas ranks 389th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Animas's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 6.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Animas's population has decreased from 16.1% to 14.5%.

Animas is more Hispanic than neighboring Windmill (0% Hispanic), and Playas (0% Hispanic). Animas is less Hispanic than neighboring Cotton City (71.3% Hispanic), Rodeo (44.4% Hispanic), and Lordsburg (73.2% Hispanic).

Animas's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Animas, 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 Animas is lower than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Animas ranks 295th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Animas's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Animas's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.0%.

Animas is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lordsburg (1.1% Native American/Other).

Animas's Multiracial Population

37 residents of Animas, or 19.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Animas is significantly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Animas ranks 335th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Animas's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 1133.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Animas's population has increased from 1.7% to 19.9%.

Animas is more Multiracial than neighboring Cotton City (0% Multiracial), Rodeo (0% Multiracial), Playas (0% Multiracial), and Lordsburg (1% Multiracial). Animas is less Multiracial than neighboring Windmill (25.9% 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.