Catalpa Canyon, NM Demographics

A map of Catalpa Canyon's Population by Race

Catalpa Canyon, New Mexico has an estimated population of 302, a dramatic increase from the 161 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 45.0% White, 30.5% Native American/Other, 24.5% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Catalpa Canyon, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Catalpa Canyon has become considerably 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 Catalpa Canyon, that probability was 72.6% in 2020 and 64.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Catalpa Canyon is ranked the 308th 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). Catalpa Canyon was ranked the 384th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Catalpa Canyon's White Population

136 residents of Catalpa Canyon, or 45.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Catalpa Canyon is higher than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Catalpa Canyon ranks 268th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Catalpa Canyon's White population has grown by an estimated 156.6%. White residents' share of Catalpa Canyon's population has increased from 32.9% to 45.0%.

Catalpa Canyon is more White than neighboring Gallup (17.9% White), White Cliffs (0% White), Sundance (1.2% White), Gamerco (0.3% White), and Crestview (9% White).

Catalpa Canyon's Black Population

0 residents of Catalpa Canyon, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Catalpa Canyon is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Catalpa Canyon ranks 16th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Catalpa Canyon's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Catalpa Canyon's population has decreased from 3.7% to 0.0%.

Catalpa Canyon is less Black than neighboring Gallup (1.2% Black), and Sundance (0.5% Black).

Catalpa Canyon's Asian Population

0 residents of Catalpa Canyon, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Catalpa Canyon is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Catalpa Canyon ranks 8th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Catalpa Canyon's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Catalpa Canyon's population has decreased from 3.7% to 0.0%.

Catalpa Canyon is less Asian than neighboring Gallup (3.4% Asian).

Catalpa Canyon's Hispanic Population

74 residents of Catalpa Canyon, or 24.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Catalpa Canyon is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Catalpa Canyon ranks 368th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Catalpa Canyon's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 146.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Catalpa Canyon's population has increased from 18.6% to 24.5%.

Catalpa Canyon is more Hispanic than neighboring Gallup (23.8% Hispanic), White Cliffs (12.2% Hispanic), and Sundance (8.4% Hispanic). Catalpa Canyon is less Hispanic than neighboring Gamerco (69% Hispanic), and Crestview (73.1% Hispanic).

Catalpa Canyon's Native American/Other Population

92 residents of Catalpa Canyon, or 30.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Catalpa Canyon is significantly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Catalpa Canyon ranks 88th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Catalpa Canyon's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 61.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Catalpa Canyon's population has decreased from 35.4% to 30.5%.

Catalpa Canyon is more Native American/Other than neighboring Gamerco (27.6% Native American/Other), and Crestview (17.9% Native American/Other). Catalpa Canyon is less Native American/Other than neighboring Gallup (50.2% Native American/Other), White Cliffs (84.3% Native American/Other), and Sundance (89.6% Native American/Other).

Catalpa Canyon's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Catalpa Canyon, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Catalpa Canyon is slightly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Catalpa Canyon ranks 44th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Catalpa Canyon's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Catalpa Canyon's population has decreased from 5.6% to 0.0%.

Catalpa Canyon is less Multiracial than neighboring Gallup (3.5% Multiracial), White Cliffs (3.4% Multiracial), Sundance (0.3% Multiracial), and Gamerco (3.1% 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.