Cannon AFB, NM Demographics

A map of Cannon AFB's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,264	1,107	52.6%	56.0%
Hispanic	665	486	27.7%	24.6%
Multiracial	181	178	7.5%	9.0%
Black	169	151	7.0%	7.6%
Asian	110	41	4.6%	2.1%
Native American/Other	16	15	0.7%	0.8%

Cannon AFB, New Mexico has an estimated population of 2,405, a large increase from the 1,978 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 52.6% White, 27.7% Hispanic, 7.5% Multiracial, 7.0% Black, 4.6% Asian, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Cannon AFB, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Cannon AFB has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is slightly 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 Cannon AFB, that probability was 61.2% in 2020 and 63.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Cannon AFB is ranked the 76th 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). Cannon AFB was ranked the 91st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Cannon AFB's White Population

1,264 residents of Cannon AFB, or 52.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Cannon AFB is significantly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Cannon AFB ranks 151st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cannon AFB's White population has grown by an estimated 14.2%. White residents' share of Cannon AFB's population has decreased from 56.0% to 52.6%.

Cannon AFB is more White than neighboring Clovis (39.9% White), Portales (41.4% White), Texico (31.6% White), and Farwell (43.3% White). Cannon AFB is less White than neighboring Floyd (82.8% White).

Cannon AFB's Black Population

169 residents of Cannon AFB, or 7.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Cannon AFB is higher than in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Cannon AFB ranks 5th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cannon AFB's Black population has grown by an estimated 11.9%. Black residents' share of Cannon AFB's population has decreased from 7.6% to 7.0%.

Cannon AFB is more Black than neighboring Clovis (5.3% Black), Portales (0.9% Black), Texico (4.2% Black), Farwell (0.8% Black), and Floyd (0% Black).

Cannon AFB's Asian Population

110 residents of Cannon AFB, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Cannon AFB is slightly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Cannon AFB ranks 26th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cannon AFB's Asian population has grown by an estimated 168.3%. Asian residents' share of Cannon AFB's population has increased from 2.1% to 4.6%.

Cannon AFB is more Asian than neighboring Clovis (1.2% Asian), Portales (0.7% Asian), Texico (0% Asian), Farwell (0% Asian), and Floyd (0% Asian).

Cannon AFB's Hispanic Population

665 residents of Cannon AFB, or 27.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Cannon AFB is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Cannon AFB ranks 323rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cannon AFB's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 36.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Cannon AFB's population has increased from 24.6% to 27.7%.

Cannon AFB is more Hispanic than neighboring Floyd (14.2% Hispanic). Cannon AFB is less Hispanic than neighboring Clovis (48.9% Hispanic), Portales (49.8% Hispanic), Texico (60.4% Hispanic), and Farwell (53.3% Hispanic).

Cannon AFB's Native American/Other Population

16 residents of Cannon AFB, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Cannon AFB is lower than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Cannon AFB ranks 392nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cannon AFB's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 6.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Cannon AFB's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Cannon AFB is more Native American/Other than neighboring Texico (0% Native American/Other), Farwell (0% Native American/Other), and Floyd (0% Native American/Other). Cannon AFB is less Native American/Other than neighboring Portales (1% Native American/Other).

Cannon AFB's Multiracial Population

181 residents of Cannon AFB, or 7.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Cannon AFB is slightly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Cannon AFB ranks 13th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cannon AFB's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 1.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Cannon AFB's population has decreased from 9.0% to 7.5%.

Cannon AFB is more Multiracial than neighboring Clovis (4.1% Multiracial), Portales (6.2% Multiracial), Texico (3.7% Multiracial), Farwell (2.6% Multiracial), and Floyd (3% 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.