Crownpoint, NM Demographics

A map of Crownpoint's Population by Race

Crownpoint, New Mexico has an estimated population of 2,882, a less than 1% change from the 2,900 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.4% Native American/Other, 4.5% Multiracial, 3.7% White, 2.2% Hispanic, 1.4% Asian, and 0.9% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Crownpoint, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Crownpoint has become more 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 Crownpoint, that probability was 19.6% in 2020 and 23.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Crownpoint is ranked the 65th 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). Crownpoint was ranked the 66th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Crownpoint's White Population

106 residents of Crownpoint, or 3.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Crownpoint is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Crownpoint ranks 460th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Crownpoint's White population has grown by an estimated 12.8%. White residents' share of Crownpoint's population has increased from 3.2% to 3.7%.

Crownpoint is more White than neighboring Becenti (0% White), Borrego Pass (0% White), Pinedale (2.1% White), and Red Rock Ranch (0% White). Crownpoint is less White than neighboring Thoreau (5.2% White).

Crownpoint's Black Population

26 residents of Crownpoint, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Crownpoint is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Crownpoint ranks 94th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Crownpoint's Black population has declined by an estimated 7.1%. Black residents' share of Crownpoint's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Crownpoint is more Black than neighboring Becenti (0% Black), Borrego Pass (0% Black), Thoreau (0% Black), Pinedale (0% Black), and Red Rock Ranch (0% Black).

Crownpoint's Asian Population

41 residents of Crownpoint, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Crownpoint is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Crownpoint ranks 41st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Crownpoint's Asian population has declined by an estimated 18.0%. Asian residents' share of Crownpoint's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

Crownpoint is more Asian than neighboring Becenti (0% Asian), Borrego Pass (0% Asian), Pinedale (0% Asian), and Red Rock Ranch (0% Asian). Crownpoint is less Asian than neighboring Thoreau (2.1% Asian).

Crownpoint's Hispanic Population

62 residents of Crownpoint, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Crownpoint is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Crownpoint ranks 485th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Crownpoint's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 24.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Crownpoint's population has decreased from 2.8% to 2.2%.

Crownpoint is more Hispanic than neighboring Becenti (0% Hispanic), Borrego Pass (0% Hispanic), and Red Rock Ranch (0% Hispanic). Crownpoint is less Hispanic than neighboring Thoreau (4.1% Hispanic), and Pinedale (17.6% Hispanic).

Crownpoint's Native American/Other Population

2,518 residents of Crownpoint, or 87.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Crownpoint is significantly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Crownpoint ranks 48th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Crownpoint's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 3.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Crownpoint's population has decreased from 89.6% to 87.4%.

Crownpoint is more Native American/Other than neighboring Thoreau (87% Native American/Other), Pinedale (79.1% Native American/Other), and Red Rock Ranch (0% Native American/Other). Crownpoint is less Native American/Other than neighboring Becenti (100% Native American/Other), and Borrego Pass (100% Native American/Other).

Crownpoint's Multiracial Population

129 residents of Crownpoint, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Crownpoint is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Crownpoint ranks 330th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Crownpoint's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 163.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Crownpoint's population has increased from 1.7% to 4.5%.

Crownpoint is more Multiracial than neighboring Becenti (0% Multiracial), Borrego Pass (0% Multiracial), Thoreau (1.6% Multiracial), Pinedale (1.2% Multiracial), and Red Rock Ranch (0% 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.