Atoka, NM Demographics

A map of Atoka's Population by Race

Atoka, New Mexico had a population of 1,153 in 2020. It was 43.7% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 52.5% Hispanic, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 3.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Atoka, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Atoka is the 141st most populous. 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).

Atoka's White Population

504 residents of Atoka identify as White, or 43.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Atoka slightly larger than the White share of the population of New Mexico (36.5% White). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Atoka is ranked #199 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Atoka is more White than neighboring Artesia (38.4% White), Morningside (13.2% White), Lake Arthur (22.5% White), and Hagerman (23.9% White). Atoka is less White than neighboring Hope (61.1% White).

Atoka's Black Population

0 residents of Atoka identify as Black, or 0.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Atoka roughly similar to the Black share of the population of New Mexico (1.8% Black). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Atoka is ranked #304 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Atoka is less Black than neighboring Artesia (0.8% Black), Morningside (0.7% Black), and Hope (0.9% Black).

Atoka's Asian Population

0 residents of Atoka identify as Asian, or 0.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Atoka roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New Mexico (1.7% Asian). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Atoka is ranked #289 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Atoka is less Asian than neighboring Artesia (0.8% Asian), Morningside (0.3% Asian), Lake Arthur (0.5% Asian), and Hagerman (0.2% Asian).

Atoka's Hispanic Population

605 residents of Atoka identify as Hispanic, or 52.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Atoka roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of New Mexico (47.7% Hispanic). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Atoka is ranked #214 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Atoka is more Hispanic than neighboring Hope (28.3% Hispanic). Atoka is less Hispanic than neighboring Artesia (55.4% Hispanic), Morningside (83.4% Hispanic), Lake Arthur (74.9% Hispanic), and Hagerman (75% Hispanic).

Atoka's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Atoka identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Atoka slightly less than the Native American/Other share of the population of New Mexico (9.5% Native American/Other). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Atoka is ranked #431 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Atoka is more Native American/Other than neighboring Morningside (0% Native American/Other). Atoka is less Native American/Other than neighboring Artesia (2.3% Native American/Other), Lake Arthur (0.8% Native American/Other), and Hope (1.8% Native American/Other).

Atoka's Multiracial Population

41 residents of Atoka identify as Multiracial, or 3.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Atoka roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Mexico (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Atoka is ranked #131 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Atoka is more Multiracial than neighboring Artesia (2.2% Multiracial), Morningside (2.3% Multiracial), Lake Arthur (1.3% Multiracial), and Hagerman (0.6% Multiracial). Atoka is less Multiracial than neighboring Hope (8% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.