Bloomfield, NM Demographics

A map of Bloomfield's Population by Race

Bloomfield, New Mexico has an estimated population of 7,395, a less than 1% change from the 7,421 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 43.2% White, 35.8% Hispanic, 14.9% Native American/Other, 5.3% Multiracial, 0.8% Asian, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Bloomfield, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Bloomfield has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more 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 Bloomfield, that probability was 68.7% in 2020 and 66.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bloomfield is ranked the 33rd 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). Bloomfield was ranked the 32nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bloomfield's White Population

3,194 residents of Bloomfield, or 43.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bloomfield is higher than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Bloomfield ranks 239th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bloomfield's White population has grown by an estimated 14.5%. White residents' share of Bloomfield's population has increased from 37.6% to 43.2%.

Bloomfield is more White than neighboring Angustura (29.2% White). Bloomfield is less White than neighboring Aztec (55.8% White), West Hammond (53.8% White), Lee Acres (44.2% White), and South River (65% White).

Bloomfield's Black Population

3 residents of Bloomfield, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bloomfield is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Bloomfield ranks 250th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bloomfield's Black population has declined by an estimated 85.0%. Black residents' share of Bloomfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Bloomfield is less Black than neighboring South River (13% Black).

Bloomfield's Asian Population

58 residents of Bloomfield, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bloomfield is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Bloomfield ranks 115th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bloomfield's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Bloomfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Bloomfield is more Asian than neighboring Angustura (0% Asian), Aztec (0.4% Asian), West Hammond (0.6% Asian), Lee Acres (0.4% Asian), and South River (0% Asian).

Bloomfield's Hispanic Population

2,648 residents of Bloomfield, or 35.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bloomfield is considerably lower than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Bloomfield ranks 293rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bloomfield's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 12.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Bloomfield's population has increased from 31.7% to 35.8%.

Bloomfield is more Hispanic than neighboring Aztec (18.6% Hispanic), West Hammond (35.6% Hispanic), Lee Acres (28.8% Hispanic), and South River (16.3% Hispanic). Bloomfield is less Hispanic than neighboring Angustura (69.7% Hispanic).

Bloomfield's Native American/Other Population

1,100 residents of Bloomfield, or 14.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Bloomfield is higher than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Bloomfield ranks 95th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bloomfield's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 44.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bloomfield's population has decreased from 26.5% to 14.9%.

Bloomfield is more Native American/Other than neighboring Angustura (0.9% Native American/Other), West Hammond (6.7% Native American/Other), and South River (5% Native American/Other). Bloomfield is less Native American/Other than neighboring Aztec (19% Native American/Other), and Lee Acres (25.7% Native American/Other).

Bloomfield's Multiracial Population

392 residents of Bloomfield, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bloomfield is slightly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Bloomfield ranks 167th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bloomfield's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 66.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Bloomfield's population has increased from 3.2% to 5.3%.

Bloomfield is more Multiracial than neighboring Angustura (0.2% Multiracial), West Hammond (3.4% Multiracial), Lee Acres (0.9% Multiracial), and South River (0.7% Multiracial). Bloomfield is less Multiracial than neighboring Aztec (6.2% 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.