Elida, NM Demographics

A map of Elida's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	110	120	66.7%	72.3%
Hispanic	55	40	33.3%	24.1%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Native American/Other	0	3	0.0%	1.8%
Multiracial	0	3	0.0%	1.8%

Elida, New Mexico has an estimated population of 165, a less than 1% change from the 166 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 66.7% White, 33.3% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Elida, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Elida has become 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 Elida, that probability was 41.9% in 2020 and 44.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Elida is ranked the 383rd 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). Elida was ranked the 378th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Elida's White Population

110 residents of Elida, or 66.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Elida is significantly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Elida ranks 85th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elida's White population has declined by an estimated 8.3%. White residents' share of Elida's population has decreased from 72.3% to 66.7%.

Elida is more White than neighboring Portales (41.4% White), Melrose (59.3% White), and Causey (22.1% White). Elida is less White than neighboring Floyd (82.8% White), and Dora (90.9% White).

Elida's Black Population

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

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

Elida is less Black than neighboring Portales (0.9% Black).

Elida's Asian Population

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

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

Elida is less Asian than neighboring Portales (0.7% Asian).

Elida's Hispanic Population

55 residents of Elida, or 33.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Elida is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Elida ranks 326th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elida's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 37.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Elida's population has increased from 24.1% to 33.3%.

Elida is more Hispanic than neighboring Floyd (14.2% Hispanic), Dora (0% Hispanic), and Melrose (31.5% Hispanic). Elida is less Hispanic than neighboring Portales (49.8% Hispanic), and Causey (76.2% Hispanic).

Elida's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Elida, 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 Elida is lower than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Elida ranks 285th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elida's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Elida's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.0%.

Elida is less Native American/Other than neighboring Dora (4.5% Native American/Other), Portales (1% Native American/Other), and Melrose (0.7% Native American/Other).

Elida's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Elida, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Elida is slightly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Elida ranks 324th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elida's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Elida's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.0%.

Elida is less Multiracial than neighboring Floyd (3% Multiracial), Dora (4.5% Multiracial), Portales (6.2% Multiracial), Melrose (8.5% Multiracial), and Causey (1.6% 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.