Capitan, NM Demographics

A map of Capitan's Population by Race

Capitan, New Mexico had a population of 1,391 in 2020. It was 69.6% White, 0.4% Black, 0.6% Asian, 24.7% Hispanic, 1.3% Native American/Other, and 3.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Capitan, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Capitan is the 124th most populous. 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).

Capitan's White Population

968 residents of Capitan identify as White, or 69.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Capitan considerably larger than the White share of the population of New Mexico (36.5% White). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Capitan is ranked #97 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Capitan is more White than neighboring Ruidoso (61.4% White), Ruidoso Downs (36.3% White), Carrizozo (43.5% White), and Mescalero (2.6% White). Capitan is less White than neighboring Nogal (82.9% White).

Capitan's Black Population

6 residents of Capitan identify as Black, or 0.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Capitan roughly similar to the Black share of the population of New Mexico (1.8% Black). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Capitan is ranked #192 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Capitan is more Black than neighboring Nogal (0% Black), and Mescalero (0.1% Black). Capitan is less Black than neighboring Carrizozo (0.5% Black).

Capitan's Asian Population

9 residents of Capitan identify as Asian, or 0.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Capitan roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New Mexico (1.7% Asian). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Capitan is ranked #137 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Capitan is more Asian than neighboring Nogal (0% Asian), Ruidoso Downs (0.5% Asian), Carrizozo (0.5% Asian), and Mescalero (0.1% Asian). Capitan is less Asian than neighboring Ruidoso (1.1% Asian).

Capitan's Hispanic Population

343 residents of Capitan identify as Hispanic, or 24.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Capitan considerably less than the Hispanic share of the population of New Mexico (47.7% Hispanic). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Capitan is ranked #322 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Capitan is more Hispanic than neighboring Nogal (10.5% Hispanic), and Mescalero (8.6% Hispanic). Capitan is less Hispanic than neighboring Ruidoso (30.2% Hispanic), Ruidoso Downs (55% Hispanic), and Carrizozo (48% Hispanic).

Capitan's Native American/Other Population

18 residents of Capitan identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Capitan slightly less than the Native American/Other share of the population of New Mexico (9.5% Native American/Other). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Capitan is ranked #325 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Capitan is more Native American/Other than neighboring Nogal (0% Native American/Other). Capitan is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ruidoso (3.5% Native American/Other), Ruidoso Downs (5.2% Native American/Other), Carrizozo (3.8% Native American/Other), and Mescalero (87.9% Native American/Other).

Capitan's Multiracial Population

47 residents of Capitan identify as Multiracial, or 3.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Capitan roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Mexico (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Capitan is ranked #150 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Capitan is more Multiracial than neighboring Ruidoso Downs (2.6% Multiracial), and Mescalero (0.7% Multiracial). Capitan is less Multiracial than neighboring Nogal (6.7% Multiracial), and Carrizozo (3.6% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.