Española, NM Demographics

A map of Española's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	8,547	8,775	81.6%	83.4%
White	1,103	1,136	10.5%	10.8%
Native American/Other	474	338	4.5%	3.2%
Black	130	60	1.2%	0.6%
Multiracial	112	85	1.1%	0.8%
Asian	107	132	1.0%	1.3%

Española, New Mexico has an estimated population of 10,473, a less than 1% change from the 10,526 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.6% Hispanic, 10.5% White, 4.5% Native American/Other, 1.2% Black, 1.1% Multiracial, and 1.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Española, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Española 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 Española, that probability was 29.2% in 2020 and 32.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Española is ranked the 22nd 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). Española was ranked the 23rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Española's White Population

1,103 residents of Española, or 10.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Española is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Española ranks 409th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Española's White population has declined by an estimated 2.9%. White residents' share of Española's population has remained roughly unchanged at 10.5%.

Española is more White than neighboring Santa Cruz (6.6% White), Santa Clara Pueblo (2.3% White), and Ohkay Owingeh (5.3% White). Española is less White than neighboring Sombrillo (20.2% White), and San Jose CDP (Rio Arriba County) (19.7% White).

Española's Black Population

130 residents of Española, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Española is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Española ranks 162nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Española's Black population has grown by an estimated 116.7%. Black residents' share of Española's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.2%.

Española is more Black than neighboring Santa Clara Pueblo (0.3% Black), Sombrillo (0% Black), Ohkay Owingeh (0% Black), and San Jose CDP (Rio Arriba County) (0% Black). Española is less Black than neighboring Santa Cruz (1.3% Black).

Española's Asian Population

107 residents of Española, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Española is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Española ranks 63rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Española's Asian population has declined by an estimated 18.9%. Asian residents' share of Española's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Española is more Asian than neighboring Santa Cruz (0% Asian), Santa Clara Pueblo (0% Asian), Ohkay Owingeh (0.6% Asian), and San Jose CDP (Rio Arriba County) (0% Asian). Española is less Asian than neighboring Sombrillo (12.5% Asian).

Española's Hispanic Population

8,547 residents of Española, or 81.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Española is significantly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Española ranks 57th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Española's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 2.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Española's population has decreased from 83.4% to 81.6%.

Española is more Hispanic than neighboring Santa Clara Pueblo (19.1% Hispanic), Sombrillo (54.8% Hispanic), Ohkay Owingeh (16.2% Hispanic), and San Jose CDP (Rio Arriba County) (77.6% Hispanic). Española is less Hispanic than neighboring Santa Cruz (86.4% Hispanic).

Española's Native American/Other Population

474 residents of Española, or 4.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Española is slightly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Española ranks 195th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Española's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 40.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Española's population has increased from 3.2% to 4.5%.

Española is more Native American/Other than neighboring Santa Cruz (3.9% Native American/Other), Sombrillo (0% Native American/Other), and San Jose CDP (Rio Arriba County) (2.7% Native American/Other). Española is less Native American/Other than neighboring Santa Clara Pueblo (66.4% Native American/Other), and Ohkay Owingeh (77.6% Native American/Other).

Española's Multiracial Population

112 residents of Española, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Española is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Española ranks 431st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Española's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 31.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Española's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Española is more Multiracial than neighboring Ohkay Owingeh (0.4% Multiracial), and San Jose CDP (Rio Arriba County) (0% Multiracial). Española is less Multiracial than neighboring Santa Cruz (1.8% Multiracial), Santa Clara Pueblo (11.9% Multiracial), and Sombrillo (12.5% 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.