Center Point, NM Demographics

A map of Center Point's Population by Race

Center Point, New Mexico has an estimated population of 2,286, a decrease from the 2,435 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.1% White, 7.2% Hispanic, 3.4% Multiracial, 2.2% Native American/Other, 1.7% Asian, and 1.4% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Center Point, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Center Point has become considerably less 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 Center Point, that probability was 42.2% in 2020 and 28.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Center Point is ranked the 82nd 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). Center Point was ranked the 76th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Center Point's White Population

1,923 residents of Center Point, or 84.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Center Point is significantly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Center Point ranks 80th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Center Point's White population has grown by an estimated 7.4%. White residents' share of Center Point's population has increased from 73.5% to 84.1%.

Center Point is more White than neighboring Aztec (55.8% White), North Light Plant (11.6% White), Cedar Hill (69.7% White), Spencerville (49.8% White), and Bloomfield (43.2% White).

Center Point's Black Population

31 residents of Center Point, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Center Point is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Center Point ranks 230th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Center Point's Black population has grown by an estimated 287.5%. Black residents' share of Center Point's population has increased from 0.3% to 1.4%.

Center Point is more Black than neighboring Aztec (0% Black), North Light Plant (0% Black), Cedar Hill (0% Black), Spencerville (0% Black), and Bloomfield (0% Black).

Center Point's Asian Population

40 residents of Center Point, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Center Point is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Center Point ranks 188th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Center Point's Asian population has grown by an estimated 300.0%. Asian residents' share of Center Point's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.7%.

Center Point is more Asian than neighboring Aztec (0.4% Asian), North Light Plant (0% Asian), Cedar Hill (0% Asian), Spencerville (0% Asian), and Bloomfield (0.8% Asian).

Center Point's Hispanic Population

164 residents of Center Point, or 7.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Center Point is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Center Point ranks 367th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Center Point's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 63.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Center Point's population has decreased from 18.6% to 7.2%.

Center Point is less Hispanic than neighboring Aztec (18.6% Hispanic), North Light Plant (42% Hispanic), Cedar Hill (14.3% Hispanic), Spencerville (17.8% Hispanic), and Bloomfield (35.8% Hispanic).

Center Point's Native American/Other Population

51 residents of Center Point, or 2.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Center Point is lower than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Center Point ranks 157th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Center Point's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 54.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Center Point's population has decreased from 4.6% to 2.2%.

Center Point is less Native American/Other than neighboring Aztec (19% Native American/Other), North Light Plant (19.7% Native American/Other), Cedar Hill (13.4% Native American/Other), Spencerville (30.5% Native American/Other), and Bloomfield (14.9% Native American/Other).

Center Point's Multiracial Population

77 residents of Center Point, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Center Point is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Center Point ranks 242nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Center Point's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 26.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Center Point's population has increased from 2.5% to 3.4%.

Center Point is more Multiracial than neighboring Cedar Hill (2.5% Multiracial), and Spencerville (1.9% Multiracial). Center Point is less Multiracial than neighboring Aztec (6.2% Multiracial), North Light Plant (26.8% Multiracial), and Bloomfield (5.3% 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.