Cuartelez, NM Demographics

A map of Cuartelez's Population by Race

Cuartelez, New Mexico has an estimated population of 1,512, a dramatic increase from the 455 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 97.3% Hispanic, 2.7% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Cuartelez, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Cuartelez 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 Cuartelez, that probability was 33.6% in 2020 and 5.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Cuartelez is ranked the 115th 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). Cuartelez was ranked the 257th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Cuartelez's White Population

41 residents of Cuartelez, or 2.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Cuartelez is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Cuartelez ranks 341st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cuartelez's White population has declined by an estimated 53.4%. White residents' share of Cuartelez's population has decreased from 19.3% to 2.7%.

Cuartelez is less White than neighboring Santa Cruz (6.6% White), La Puebla (11% White), Sombrillo (20.2% White), El Valle de Arroyo Seco (18% White), and Española (10.5% White).

Cuartelez's Black Population

0 residents of Cuartelez, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Cuartelez is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Cuartelez ranks 304th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

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

Cuartelez is less Black than neighboring Santa Cruz (1.3% Black), and Española (1.2% Black).

Cuartelez's Asian Population

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

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

Cuartelez is less Asian than neighboring Sombrillo (12.5% Asian), and Española (1% Asian).

Cuartelez's Hispanic Population

1,471 residents of Cuartelez, or 97.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Cuartelez is significantly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Cuartelez ranks 89th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cuartelez's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 308.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Cuartelez's population has increased from 79.1% to 97.3%.

Cuartelez is more Hispanic than neighboring Santa Cruz (86.4% Hispanic), La Puebla (89% Hispanic), Sombrillo (54.8% Hispanic), El Valle de Arroyo Seco (82% Hispanic), and Española (81.6% Hispanic).

Cuartelez's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Cuartelez, 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 Cuartelez is lower than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Cuartelez ranks 328th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cuartelez's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Cuartelez's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.0%.

Cuartelez is less Native American/Other than neighboring Santa Cruz (3.9% Native American/Other), and Española (4.5% Native American/Other).

Cuartelez's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Cuartelez, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Cuartelez is slightly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Cuartelez ranks 476th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

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

Cuartelez is less Multiracial than neighboring Santa Cruz (1.8% Multiracial), Sombrillo (12.5% Multiracial), and Española (1.1% 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.