City of the Sun, NM Demographics

A map of City of the Sun's Population by Race

City of the Sun, New Mexico has an estimated population of 0, a dramatic decrease from the 33 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 0.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of City of the Sun, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

City of the Sun 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 City of the Sun, that probability was 51.4% in 2020 and 0.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

City of the Sun is ranked the 496th 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). City of the Sun was ranked the 500th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

City of the Sun's White Population

0 residents of City of the Sun, or 0.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in City of the Sun is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. City of the Sun ranks 109th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, City of the Sun's White population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. White residents' share of City of the Sun's population has decreased from 66.7% to 0.0%.

City of the Sun is less White than neighboring Columbus (8% White), Sunshine (56.9% White), and La Hacienda (11.3% White).

City of the Sun's Black Population

0 residents of City of the Sun, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in City of the Sun is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. City of the Sun ranks 21st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, City of the Sun's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of City of the Sun's population has decreased from 3.0% to 0.0%.

City of the Sun is less Black than neighboring La Hacienda (8.4% Black).

City of the Sun's Asian Population

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

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

City of the Sun's Hispanic Population

0 residents of City of the Sun, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in City of the Sun is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. City of the Sun ranks 374th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, City of the Sun's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of City of the Sun's population has decreased from 18.2% to 0.0%.

City of the Sun is less Hispanic than neighboring Columbus (92% Hispanic), Sunshine (39.3% Hispanic), La Hacienda (80.3% Hispanic), and Pulpotio Bareas (100% Hispanic).

City of the Sun's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of City of the Sun, 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 City of the Sun is lower than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. City of the Sun ranks 140th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, City of the Sun's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of City of the Sun's population has decreased from 6.1% to 0.0%.

City of the Sun is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sunshine (3.8% Native American/Other).

City of the Sun's Multiracial Population

0 residents of City of the Sun, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in City of the Sun is slightly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. City of the Sun ranks 37th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, City of the Sun's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of City of the Sun's population has decreased from 6.1% 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.