Chimayo, NM Demographics

A map of Chimayo's Population by Race

Chimayo, New Mexico has an estimated population of 2,390, a large decrease from the 3,077 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.6% Hispanic, 4.4% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Chimayo, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Chimayo 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 Chimayo, that probability was 22.9% in 2020 and 8.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Chimayo is ranked the 77th 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). Chimayo was ranked the 60th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Chimayo's White Population

105 residents of Chimayo, or 4.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Chimayo is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Chimayo ranks 408th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chimayo's White population has declined by an estimated 69.0%. White residents' share of Chimayo's population has decreased from 11.0% to 4.4%.

Chimayo is more White than neighboring Rio Chiquito (0% White), Cundiyo (0% White), Cuartelez (2.7% White), and Cordova (0% White). Chimayo is less White than neighboring La Puebla (11% White).

Chimayo's Black Population

0 residents of Chimayo, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Chimayo is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Chimayo ranks 222nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chimayo's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Chimayo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Chimayo's Asian Population

0 residents of Chimayo, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Chimayo is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Chimayo ranks 290th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chimayo's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Chimayo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Chimayo's Hispanic Population

2,285 residents of Chimayo, or 95.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Chimayo is significantly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Chimayo ranks 36th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chimayo's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 14.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Chimayo's population has increased from 87.1% to 95.6%.

Chimayo is more Hispanic than neighboring La Puebla (89% Hispanic). Chimayo is less Hispanic than neighboring Rio Chiquito (100% Hispanic), Cundiyo (100% Hispanic), Cuartelez (97.3% Hispanic), and Cordova (100% Hispanic).

Chimayo's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Chimayo, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Chimayo is lower than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Chimayo ranks 421st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chimayo's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Chimayo's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Chimayo's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Chimayo, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Chimayo is slightly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Chimayo ranks 410th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chimayo's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Chimayo's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

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.