Aztec, NM Demographics

A map of Aztec's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,430	3,626	55.8%	58.5%
Native American/Other	1,167	723	19.0%	11.7%
Hispanic	1,146	1,506	18.6%	24.3%
Multiracial	382	299	6.2%	4.8%
Asian	25	34	0.4%	0.5%
Black	0	13	0.0%	0.2%

Aztec, New Mexico has an estimated population of 6,150, a less than 1% change from the 6,201 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 55.8% White, 19.0% Native American/Other, 18.6% Hispanic, 6.2% Multiracial, 0.4% Asian, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Aztec, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Aztec has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Aztec, that probability was 58.3% in 2020 and 61.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Aztec is ranked the 35th 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). Aztec was ranked the 36th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Aztec's White Population

3,430 residents of Aztec, or 55.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Aztec is significantly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Aztec ranks 141st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Aztec's White population has declined by an estimated 5.4%. White residents' share of Aztec's population has decreased from 58.5% to 55.8%.

Aztec is more White than neighboring North Light Plant (11.6% White), Bloomfield (43.2% White), and Spencerville (49.8% White). Aztec is less White than neighboring Center Point (84.1% White), and South River (65% White).

Aztec's Black Population

0 residents of Aztec, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Aztec is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Aztec ranks 268th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

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

Aztec is less Black than neighboring Center Point (1.4% Black), and South River (13% Black).

Aztec's Asian Population

25 residents of Aztec, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Aztec is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Aztec ranks 150th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Aztec's Asian population has declined by an estimated 26.5%. Asian residents' share of Aztec's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Aztec is more Asian than neighboring North Light Plant (0% Asian), Spencerville (0% Asian), and South River (0% Asian). Aztec is less Asian than neighboring Center Point (1.7% Asian), and Bloomfield (0.8% Asian).

Aztec's Hispanic Population

1,146 residents of Aztec, or 18.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Aztec is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Aztec ranks 324th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Aztec's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 23.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Aztec's population has decreased from 24.3% to 18.6%.

Aztec is more Hispanic than neighboring Center Point (7.2% Hispanic), Spencerville (17.8% Hispanic), and South River (16.3% Hispanic). Aztec is less Hispanic than neighboring North Light Plant (42% Hispanic), and Bloomfield (35.8% Hispanic).

Aztec's Native American/Other Population

1,167 residents of Aztec, or 19.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Aztec is higher than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Aztec ranks 118th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Aztec's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 61.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Aztec's population has increased from 11.7% to 19.0%.

Aztec is more Native American/Other than neighboring Center Point (2.2% Native American/Other), Bloomfield (14.9% Native American/Other), and South River (5% Native American/Other). Aztec is less Native American/Other than neighboring North Light Plant (19.7% Native American/Other), and Spencerville (30.5% Native American/Other).

Aztec's Multiracial Population

382 residents of Aztec, or 6.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Aztec is slightly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Aztec ranks 75th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Aztec's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 27.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Aztec's population has increased from 4.8% to 6.2%.

Aztec is more Multiracial than neighboring Center Point (3.4% Multiracial), Bloomfield (5.3% Multiracial), Spencerville (1.9% Multiracial), and South River (0.7% Multiracial). Aztec is less Multiracial than neighboring North Light Plant (26.8% 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.