Datil, NM Demographics

A map of Datil's Population by Race

Datil, New Mexico has an estimated population of 17, a dramatic decrease from the 50 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 100.0% 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 Datil, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Datil 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 Datil, that probability was 42.2% in 2020 and 0.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Datil is ranked the 482nd 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). Datil was ranked the 486th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Datil's White Population

17 residents of Datil, or 100.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Datil is significantly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Datil ranks 74th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Datil's White population has declined by an estimated 54.1%. White residents' share of Datil's population has increased from 74.0% to 100.0%.

Datil is more White than neighboring Homestead (0% White), Alamo (8.5% White), and Magdalena (42.3% White).

Datil's Black Population

0 residents of Datil, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Datil is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Datil ranks 13th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Datil's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Datil's population has decreased from 4.0% to 0.0%.

Datil's Asian Population

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

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

Datil's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Datil, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Datil is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Datil ranks 390th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Datil's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Datil's population has decreased from 16.0% to 0.0%.

Datil is less Hispanic than neighboring Alamo (1.2% Hispanic), and Magdalena (43.6% Hispanic).

Datil's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Datil, 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 Datil is lower than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Datil ranks 446th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Datil's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Datil's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Datil is less Native American/Other than neighboring Alamo (90.2% Native American/Other), and Magdalena (14% Native American/Other).

Datil's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Datil, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Datil is slightly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Datil ranks 40th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Datil's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Datil's population has decreased from 6.0% 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.