Church Rock, NM Demographics

A map of Church Rock's Population by Race

Church Rock, New Mexico has an estimated population of 1,381, a large decrease from the 1,542 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 98.3% Native American/Other, 1.4% Multiracial, 0.2% Hispanic, 0.0% White, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Church Rock, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Church Rock has become 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 Church Rock, that probability was 7.4% in 2020 and 3.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Church Rock is ranked the 124th 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). Church Rock was ranked the 111th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Church Rock's White Population

0 residents of Church Rock, or 0.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Church Rock is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Church Rock ranks 494th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Church Rock's White population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. White residents' share of Church Rock's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Church Rock is less White than neighboring Sundance (1.2% White), Iyanbito (0.2% White), Fort Wingate (29.9% White), and Pinedale (2.1% White).

Church Rock's Black Population

0 residents of Church Rock, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Church Rock is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Church Rock ranks 301st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

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

Church Rock is less Black than neighboring Sundance (0.5% Black).

Church Rock's Asian Population

0 residents of Church Rock, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Church Rock is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Church Rock ranks 291st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Church Rock's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Church Rock's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Church Rock's Hispanic Population

3 residents of Church Rock, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Church Rock is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Church Rock ranks 499th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Church Rock's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 90.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Church Rock's population has decreased from 2.0% to 0.2%.

Church Rock is less Hispanic than neighboring Sundance (8.4% Hispanic), White Cliffs (12.2% Hispanic), Iyanbito (0.3% Hispanic), Fort Wingate (25.2% Hispanic), and Pinedale (17.6% Hispanic).

Church Rock's Native American/Other Population

1,358 residents of Church Rock, or 98.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Church Rock is significantly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Church Rock ranks 21st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Church Rock's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 8.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Church Rock's population has increased from 96.2% to 98.3%.

Church Rock is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sundance (89.6% Native American/Other), White Cliffs (84.3% Native American/Other), Iyanbito (97.7% Native American/Other), Fort Wingate (44.9% Native American/Other), and Pinedale (79.1% Native American/Other).

Church Rock's Multiracial Population

20 residents of Church Rock, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Church Rock is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Church Rock ranks 400th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Church Rock's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 25.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Church Rock's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

Church Rock is more Multiracial than neighboring Sundance (0.3% Multiracial), Fort Wingate (0% Multiracial), and Pinedale (1.2% Multiracial). Church Rock is less Multiracial than neighboring White Cliffs (3.4% Multiracial), and Iyanbito (1.8% 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.