Crystal, NM Demographics

A map of Crystal's Population by Race

Crystal, New Mexico has an estimated population of 287, a decrease from the 302 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.1% Native American/Other, 2.4% Hispanic, 2.1% White, 1.4% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Crystal, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Crystal 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 Crystal, that probability was 9.0% in 2020 and 11.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Crystal is ranked the 317th 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). Crystal was ranked the 296th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Crystal's White Population

6 residents of Crystal, or 2.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Crystal is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Crystal ranks 496th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Crystal's White population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. White residents' share of Crystal's population has increased from 0.7% to 2.1%.

Crystal is more White than neighboring Navajo (0.5% White), Sawmill (0.6% White), Tohatchi (1.3% White), and Nakaibito (1.6% White). Crystal is less White than neighboring Fort Defiance (2.9% White).

Crystal's Black Population

0 residents of Crystal, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Crystal is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Crystal ranks 229th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

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

Crystal is less Black than neighboring Fort Defiance (0.7% Black).

Crystal's Asian Population

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

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

Crystal is less Asian than neighboring Navajo (0.6% Asian), Fort Defiance (1.9% Asian), and Tohatchi (6.7% Asian).

Crystal's Hispanic Population

7 residents of Crystal, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Crystal is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Crystal ranks 495th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Crystal's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Crystal's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.4%.

Crystal is more Hispanic than neighboring Navajo (0.8% Hispanic), and Sawmill (0% Hispanic). Crystal is less Hispanic than neighboring Fort Defiance (4.4% Hispanic), and Tohatchi (3.7% Hispanic).

Crystal's Native American/Other Population

270 residents of Crystal, or 94.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Crystal is significantly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Crystal ranks 30th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Crystal's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 6.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Crystal's population has decreased from 95.4% to 94.1%.

Crystal is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fort Defiance (84.8% Native American/Other), and Tohatchi (88.3% Native American/Other). Crystal is less Native American/Other than neighboring Navajo (95.2% Native American/Other), Sawmill (98.3% Native American/Other), and Nakaibito (96% Native American/Other).

Crystal's Multiracial Population

4 residents of Crystal, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Crystal is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Crystal ranks 370th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Crystal's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Crystal's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

Crystal is more Multiracial than neighboring Sawmill (1.1% Multiracial), Tohatchi (0% Multiracial), and Nakaibito (0% Multiracial). Crystal is less Multiracial than neighboring Navajo (3% Multiracial), and Fort Defiance (5.4% 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.