East Pecos, NM Demographics

A map of East Pecos's Population by Race

East Pecos, New Mexico has an estimated population of 643, a slight decrease from the 660 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 96.4% Hispanic, 3.6% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of East Pecos, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

East Pecos 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 East Pecos, that probability was 33.2% in 2020 and 6.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

East Pecos is ranked the 208th 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). East Pecos was ranked the 215th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

East Pecos's White Population

23 residents of East Pecos, or 3.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in East Pecos is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. East Pecos ranks 347th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Pecos's White population has declined by an estimated 81.5%. White residents' share of East Pecos's population has decreased from 18.8% to 3.6%.

East Pecos is more White than neighboring Rowe (0% White), and North San Ysidro (0% White). East Pecos is less White than neighboring Pecos (8.8% White), La Cueva CDP (Santa Fe County) (30.5% White), and Glorieta (95.8% White).

East Pecos's Black Population

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

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

East Pecos is less Black than neighboring Pecos (1.8% Black), and Glorieta (1.8% Black).

East Pecos's Asian Population

0 residents of East Pecos, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in East Pecos is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. East Pecos ranks 174th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Pecos's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of East Pecos's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

East Pecos's Hispanic Population

620 residents of East Pecos, or 96.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in East Pecos is significantly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. East Pecos ranks 86th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Pecos's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 18.1%. Hispanic residents' share of East Pecos's population has increased from 79.5% to 96.4%.

East Pecos is more Hispanic than neighboring Pecos (84.6% Hispanic), La Cueva CDP (Santa Fe County) (39.7% Hispanic), Glorieta (2.3% Hispanic), and North San Ysidro (26.7% Hispanic). East Pecos is less Hispanic than neighboring Rowe (100% Hispanic).

East Pecos's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of East Pecos, 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 East Pecos is lower than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. East Pecos ranks 412th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Pecos's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of East Pecos's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

East Pecos is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pecos (3.5% Native American/Other), and La Cueva CDP (Santa Fe County) (25.6% Native American/Other).

East Pecos's Multiracial Population

0 residents of East Pecos, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in East Pecos is slightly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. East Pecos ranks 445th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Pecos's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of East Pecos's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

East Pecos is less Multiracial than neighboring Pecos (1.3% Multiracial), La Cueva CDP (Santa Fe County) (4.2% Multiracial), and North San Ysidro (73.3% 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.