Becenti, NM Demographics

A map of Becenti's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Native American/Other	235	293	100.0%	99.7%
White	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Hispanic	0	1	0.0%	0.3%
Multiracial	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Becenti, New Mexico has an estimated population of 235, a large decrease from the 294 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 100.0% Native American/Other, 0.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Becenti, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Becenti has become slightly 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 Becenti, that probability was 0.7% in 2020 and 0.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Becenti is ranked the 344th 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). Becenti was ranked the 302nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Becenti's White Population

0 residents of Becenti, or 0.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Becenti is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Becenti ranks 516th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

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

Becenti is less White than neighboring Crownpoint (3.7% White), Lake Valley (49.4% White), Pinedale (2.1% White), and Thoreau (5.2% White).

Becenti's Black Population

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

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

Becenti is less Black than neighboring Crownpoint (0.9% Black).

Becenti's Asian Population

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

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

Becenti is less Asian than neighboring Crownpoint (1.4% Asian), and Thoreau (2.1% Asian).

Becenti's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Becenti, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Becenti is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Becenti ranks 522nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

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

Becenti is less Hispanic than neighboring Crownpoint (2.2% Hispanic), Pinedale (17.6% Hispanic), and Thoreau (4.1% Hispanic).

Becenti's Native American/Other Population

235 residents of Becenti, or 100.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Becenti is significantly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Becenti ranks 1st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Becenti's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 19.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Becenti's population has remained roughly unchanged at 100.0%.

Becenti is more Native American/Other than neighboring Crownpoint (87.4% Native American/Other), Lake Valley (50.6% Native American/Other), Pinedale (79.1% Native American/Other), and Thoreau (87% Native American/Other).

Becenti's Multiracial Population

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

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

Becenti is less Multiracial than neighboring Crownpoint (4.5% Multiracial), Pinedale (1.2% Multiracial), and Thoreau (1.6% 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.