Anton Chico, NM Demographics

A map of Anton Chico's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	270	149	97.8%	92.5%
White	6	10	2.2%	6.2%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Native American/Other	0	2	0.0%	1.2%
Multiracial	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Anton Chico, New Mexico has an estimated population of 276, a dramatic increase from the 161 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 97.8% Hispanic, 2.2% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Anton Chico, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Anton Chico 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 Anton Chico, that probability was 14.0% in 2020 and 4.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Anton Chico is ranked the 325th 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). Anton Chico was ranked the 384th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Anton Chico's White Population

6 residents of Anton Chico, or 2.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Anton Chico is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Anton Chico ranks 438th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Anton Chico's White population has declined by an estimated 40.0%. White residents' share of Anton Chico's population has decreased from 6.2% to 2.2%.

Anton Chico is more White than neighboring Tecolotito (0% White), and Sena (0% White). Anton Chico is less White than neighboring Llano del Medio (19.3% White), Villanueva (8.8% White), and Tecolote (9.5% White).

Anton Chico's Black Population

0 residents of Anton Chico, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Anton Chico is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Anton Chico ranks 304th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

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

Anton Chico's Asian Population

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

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

Anton Chico's Hispanic Population

270 residents of Anton Chico, or 97.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Anton Chico is significantly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Anton Chico ranks 16th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Anton Chico's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 81.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Anton Chico's population has increased from 92.5% to 97.8%.

Anton Chico is more Hispanic than neighboring Llano del Medio (80.7% Hispanic), Villanueva (67.5% Hispanic), Sena (92.9% Hispanic), and Tecolote (90.5% Hispanic). Anton Chico is less Hispanic than neighboring Tecolotito (100% Hispanic).

Anton Chico's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Anton Chico, 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 Anton Chico is lower than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Anton Chico ranks 340th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Anton Chico's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Anton Chico's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.0%.

Anton Chico is less Native American/Other than neighboring Villanueva (23.7% Native American/Other).

Anton Chico's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Anton Chico, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Anton Chico is slightly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Anton Chico ranks 479th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

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

Anton Chico is less Multiracial than neighboring Sena (7.1% 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.