Dulce, NM Demographics

A map of Dulce's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Native American/Other	2,696	2,315	83.8%	83.0%
Hispanic	285	315	8.9%	11.3%
Multiracial	137	41	4.3%	1.5%
White	42	47	1.3%	1.7%
Asian	37	45	1.1%	1.6%
Black	21	25	0.7%	0.9%

Dulce, New Mexico has an estimated population of 3,218, a large increase from the 2,788 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.8% Native American/Other, 8.9% Hispanic, 4.3% Multiracial, 1.3% White, 1.1% Asian, and 0.7% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Dulce, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Dulce has become slightly 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 Dulce, that probability was 29.7% in 2020 and 28.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Dulce is ranked the 59th 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). Dulce was ranked the 68th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Dulce's White Population

42 residents of Dulce, or 1.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Dulce is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Dulce ranks 478th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dulce's White population has declined by an estimated 10.6%. White residents' share of Dulce's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

Dulce is more White than neighboring Lumberton (0% White), and Brazos (0% White). Dulce is less White than neighboring Pagosa Springs (39.5% White), Chama (22.3% White), and Arboles (50.9% White).

Dulce's Black Population

21 residents of Dulce, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Dulce is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Dulce ranks 103rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dulce's Black population has declined by an estimated 16.0%. Black residents' share of Dulce's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Dulce is more Black than neighboring Lumberton (0% Black), Pagosa Springs (0.1% Black), Chama (0% Black), Arboles (0% Black), and Brazos (0% Black).

Dulce's Asian Population

37 residents of Dulce, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Dulce is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Dulce ranks 45th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dulce's Asian population has declined by an estimated 17.8%. Asian residents' share of Dulce's population has decreased from 1.6% to 1.1%.

Dulce is more Asian than neighboring Lumberton (0% Asian), Pagosa Springs (0.4% Asian), Chama (0% Asian), Arboles (0% Asian), and Brazos (0% Asian).

Dulce's Hispanic Population

285 residents of Dulce, or 8.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Dulce is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Dulce ranks 418th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dulce's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 9.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Dulce's population has decreased from 11.3% to 8.9%.

Dulce is more Hispanic than neighboring Brazos (0% Hispanic). Dulce is less Hispanic than neighboring Lumberton (33.1% Hispanic), Pagosa Springs (50.1% Hispanic), Chama (73.7% Hispanic), and Arboles (44% Hispanic).

Dulce's Native American/Other Population

2,696 residents of Dulce, or 83.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Dulce is significantly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Dulce ranks 63rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dulce's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 16.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Dulce's population has increased from 83.0% to 83.8%.

Dulce is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lumberton (66.9% Native American/Other), Pagosa Springs (5.9% Native American/Other), Chama (0% Native American/Other), Arboles (2.1% Native American/Other), and Brazos (0% Native American/Other).

Dulce's Multiracial Population

137 residents of Dulce, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Dulce is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Dulce ranks 358th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dulce's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 234.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Dulce's population has increased from 1.5% to 4.3%.

Dulce is more Multiracial than neighboring Lumberton (0% Multiracial), Pagosa Springs (4% Multiracial), Chama (4% Multiracial), Arboles (3.1% Multiracial), and Brazos (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.