El Rito, NM Demographics
A map of El Rito's Population by Race
El Rito, New Mexico has an estimated population of 1,102, a dramatic increase from the 749 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.5% Hispanic, 4.4% Native American/Other, 0.1% Asian, 0.0% White, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of El Rito, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
El Rito 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 El Rito, that probability was 27.7% in 2020 and 8.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.
El Rito is ranked the 153rd 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). El Rito was ranked the 199th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
El Rito's White Population
0 residents of El Rito, or 0.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in El Rito is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. El Rito ranks 384th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.
Since the 2020 Census, El Rito's White population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. White residents' share of El Rito's population has decreased from 14.2% to 0.0%.
El Rito's Black Population
0 residents of El Rito, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in El Rito is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. El Rito ranks 304th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.
Since the 2020 Census, El Rito's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of El Rito's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
El Rito's Asian Population
1 residents of El Rito, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in El Rito is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. El Rito ranks 264th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.
Since the 2020 Census, El Rito's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of El Rito's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.
El Rito is more Asian than neighboring La Madera CDP (Rio Arriba County) (0% Asian), Ojo Caliente (0% Asian), Medanales (0% Asian), Abiquiu (0% Asian), and Chili (0% Asian).
El Rito's Hispanic Population
1,052 residents of El Rito, or 95.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in El Rito is significantly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. El Rito ranks 55th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.
Since the 2020 Census, El Rito's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 67.5%. Hispanic residents' share of El Rito's population has increased from 83.8% to 95.5%.
El Rito is more Hispanic than neighboring Ojo Caliente (0% Hispanic). El Rito is less Hispanic than neighboring La Madera CDP (Rio Arriba County) (100% Hispanic), Medanales (100% Hispanic), Abiquiu (100% Hispanic), and Chili (100% Hispanic).
El Rito's Native American/Other Population
49 residents of El Rito, or 4.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in El Rito is slightly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. El Rito ranks 360th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.
Since the 2020 Census, El Rito's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 512.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of El Rito's population has increased from 1.1% to 4.4%.
El Rito is more Native American/Other than neighboring La Madera CDP (Rio Arriba County) (0% Native American/Other), Ojo Caliente (0% Native American/Other), Medanales (0% Native American/Other), Abiquiu (0% Native American/Other), and Chili (0% Native American/Other).
El Rito's Multiracial Population
0 residents of El Rito, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in El Rito is slightly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. El Rito ranks 433rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.
Since the 2020 Census, El Rito's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of El Rito's population has decreased from 0.8% 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.