Black Rock, NM Demographics

A map of Black Rock's Population by Race

Black Rock, New Mexico has an estimated population of 1,125, a decrease from the 1,190 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.4% Native American/Other, 9.5% Hispanic, 8.5% Asian, 1.6% White, 1.0% Multiracial, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Black Rock, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Black Rock 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 Black Rock, that probability was 25.7% in 2020 and 35.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Black Rock is ranked the 149th 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). Black Rock was ranked the 138th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Black Rock's White Population

18 residents of Black Rock, or 1.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Black Rock is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Black Rock ranks 457th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Black Rock's White population has declined by an estimated 57.1%. White residents' share of Black Rock's population has decreased from 3.5% to 1.6%.

Black Rock is more White than neighboring Zuni Pueblo (0.4% White). Black Rock is less White than neighboring Sagar (62.9% White), Vanderwagen (55.7% White), Pinehaven (100% White), and Ramah (83% White).

Black Rock's Black Population

0 residents of Black Rock, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Black Rock is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Black Rock ranks 255th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

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

Black Rock's Asian Population

96 residents of Black Rock, or 8.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Black Rock is higher than in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Black Rock ranks 4th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Black Rock's Asian population has grown by an estimated 60.0%. Asian residents' share of Black Rock's population has increased from 5.0% to 8.5%.

Black Rock is more Asian than neighboring Zuni Pueblo (0.1% Asian), Sagar (0% Asian), Vanderwagen (0% Asian), Pinehaven (0% Asian), and Ramah (0% Asian).

Black Rock's Hispanic Population

107 residents of Black Rock, or 9.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Black Rock is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Black Rock ranks 478th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Black Rock's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 148.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Black Rock's population has increased from 3.6% to 9.5%.

Black Rock is more Hispanic than neighboring Zuni Pueblo (1.2% Hispanic), Sagar (0% Hispanic), and Pinehaven (0% Hispanic). Black Rock is less Hispanic than neighboring Vanderwagen (44.3% Hispanic), and Ramah (11.3% Hispanic).

Black Rock's Native American/Other Population

893 residents of Black Rock, or 79.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Black Rock is significantly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Black Rock ranks 56th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Black Rock's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 12.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Black Rock's population has decreased from 85.9% to 79.4%.

Black Rock is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sagar (0% Native American/Other), Vanderwagen (0% Native American/Other), Pinehaven (0% Native American/Other), and Ramah (5.7% Native American/Other). Black Rock is less Native American/Other than neighboring Zuni Pueblo (98.2% Native American/Other).

Black Rock's Multiracial Population

11 residents of Black Rock, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Black Rock is slightly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Black Rock ranks 332nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Black Rock's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 45.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Black Rock's population has decreased from 1.7% to 1.0%.

Black Rock is more Multiracial than neighboring Zuni Pueblo (0.1% Multiracial), Vanderwagen (0% Multiracial), Pinehaven (0% Multiracial), and Ramah (0% Multiracial). Black Rock is less Multiracial than neighboring Sagar (37.1% 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.