Deming, NM Demographics

A map of Deming's Population by Race

Deming, New Mexico has an estimated population of 15,221, an increase from the 14,758 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 71.9% Hispanic, 22.6% White, 1.7% Asian, 1.5% Black, 1.4% Native American/Other, and 1.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Deming, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Deming has become slightly 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 Deming, that probability was 42.4% in 2020 and 43.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Deming is ranked the 16th 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). Deming was ranked the 16th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Deming's White Population

3,435 residents of Deming, or 22.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Deming is considerably lower than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Deming ranks 318th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Deming's White population has declined by an estimated 3.3%. White residents' share of Deming's population has decreased from 24.1% to 22.6%.

Deming is more White than neighboring Mountain View CDP (Luna County) (0% White), Pulpotio Bareas (0% White), and La Hacienda (11.3% White). Deming is less White than neighboring Keeler Farm (29.7% White), and Ventura (46.8% White).

Deming's Black Population

228 residents of Deming, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Deming is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Deming ranks 83rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Deming's Black population has grown by an estimated 44.3%. Black residents' share of Deming's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.5%.

Deming is more Black than neighboring Mountain View CDP (Luna County) (0% Black), Pulpotio Bareas (0% Black), Keeler Farm (0% Black), and Ventura (0% Black). Deming is less Black than neighboring La Hacienda (8.4% Black).

Deming's Asian Population

262 residents of Deming, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Deming is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Deming ranks 111th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Deming's Asian population has grown by an estimated 120.2%. Asian residents' share of Deming's population has increased from 0.8% to 1.7%.

Deming is more Asian than neighboring Mountain View CDP (Luna County) (0% Asian), Pulpotio Bareas (0% Asian), Keeler Farm (0% Asian), and La Hacienda (0% Asian). Deming is less Asian than neighboring Ventura (4.8% Asian).

Deming's Hispanic Population

10,941 residents of Deming, or 71.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Deming is significantly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Deming ranks 124th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Deming's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 3.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Deming's population has remained roughly unchanged at 71.9%.

Deming is more Hispanic than neighboring Mountain View CDP (Luna County) (0% Hispanic), Keeler Farm (70.2% Hispanic), and Ventura (48.4% Hispanic). Deming is less Hispanic than neighboring Pulpotio Bareas (100% Hispanic), and La Hacienda (80.3% Hispanic).

Deming's Native American/Other Population

210 residents of Deming, or 1.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Deming is lower than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Deming ranks 409th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Deming's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 125.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Deming's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.4%.

Deming is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mountain View CDP (Luna County) (0% Native American/Other), Pulpotio Bareas (0% Native American/Other), Keeler Farm (0% Native American/Other), La Hacienda (0% Native American/Other), and Ventura (0% Native American/Other).

Deming's Multiracial Population

145 residents of Deming, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Deming is slightly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Deming ranks 360th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Deming's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 32.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Deming's population has decreased from 1.5% to 1.0%.

Deming is more Multiracial than neighboring Mountain View CDP (Luna County) (0% Multiracial), Pulpotio Bareas (0% Multiracial), Keeler Farm (0.1% Multiracial), La Hacienda (0% Multiracial), and Ventura (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.