Crouch Mesa, NM Demographics

A map of Crouch Mesa's Population by Race

Crouch Mesa, New Mexico has an estimated population of 4,812, a decrease from the 5,257 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 36.1% Hispanic, 31.2% Native American/Other, 28.5% White, 2.1% Multiracial, 2.0% Asian, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Crouch Mesa, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Crouch Mesa is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 Crouch Mesa, that probability was 68.7% in 2020 and 69.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Crouch Mesa is ranked the 49th 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). Crouch Mesa was ranked the 45th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Crouch Mesa's White Population

1,373 residents of Crouch Mesa, or 28.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Crouch Mesa is lower than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Crouch Mesa ranks 258th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Crouch Mesa's White population has declined by an estimated 23.2%. White residents' share of Crouch Mesa's population has decreased from 34.0% to 28.5%.

Crouch Mesa is less White than neighboring South River (65% White), Lee Acres (44.2% White), Flora Vista (58.2% White), West Hammond (53.8% White), and Spencerville (49.8% White).

Crouch Mesa's Black Population

0 residents of Crouch Mesa, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Crouch Mesa is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Crouch Mesa ranks 269th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

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

Crouch Mesa is less Black than neighboring South River (13% Black), and Flora Vista (1.5% Black).

Crouch Mesa's Asian Population

97 residents of Crouch Mesa, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Crouch Mesa is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Crouch Mesa ranks 287th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Crouch Mesa's Asian population has grown by an estimated 3133.3%. Asian residents' share of Crouch Mesa's population has increased from 0.1% to 2.0%.

Crouch Mesa is more Asian than neighboring South River (0% Asian), Lee Acres (0.4% Asian), Flora Vista (0% Asian), West Hammond (0.6% Asian), and Spencerville (0% Asian).

Crouch Mesa's Hispanic Population

1,738 residents of Crouch Mesa, or 36.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Crouch Mesa is considerably lower than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Crouch Mesa ranks 289th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Crouch Mesa's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 2.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Crouch Mesa's population has increased from 32.3% to 36.1%.

Crouch Mesa is more Hispanic than neighboring South River (16.3% Hispanic), Lee Acres (28.8% Hispanic), Flora Vista (23% Hispanic), West Hammond (35.6% Hispanic), and Spencerville (17.8% Hispanic).

Crouch Mesa's Native American/Other Population

1,502 residents of Crouch Mesa, or 31.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Crouch Mesa is significantly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Crouch Mesa ranks 90th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Crouch Mesa's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 5.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Crouch Mesa's population has increased from 30.4% to 31.2%.

Crouch Mesa is more Native American/Other than neighboring South River (5% Native American/Other), Lee Acres (25.7% Native American/Other), Flora Vista (15.3% Native American/Other), West Hammond (6.7% Native American/Other), and Spencerville (30.5% Native American/Other).

Crouch Mesa's Multiracial Population

102 residents of Crouch Mesa, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Crouch Mesa is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Crouch Mesa ranks 183rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Crouch Mesa's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 35.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Crouch Mesa's population has decreased from 3.0% to 2.1%.

Crouch Mesa is more Multiracial than neighboring South River (0.7% Multiracial), Lee Acres (0.9% Multiracial), Flora Vista (2% Multiracial), and Spencerville (1.9% Multiracial). Crouch Mesa is less Multiracial than neighboring West Hammond (3.4% 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.