Galisteo, NM Demographics

A map of Galisteo's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	105	51	45.5%	20.2%
White	85	187	36.8%	73.9%
Native American/Other	27	6	11.7%	2.4%
Multiracial	14	7	6.1%	2.8%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	2	0.0%	0.8%

Galisteo, New Mexico has an estimated population of 231, a decrease from the 253 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 45.5% Hispanic, 36.8% White, 11.7% Native American/Other, 6.1% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Galisteo, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Galisteo has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more 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 Galisteo, that probability was 41.2% in 2020 and 64.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Galisteo is ranked the 347th 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). Galisteo was ranked the 329th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Galisteo's White Population

85 residents of Galisteo, or 36.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Galisteo is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Galisteo ranks 76th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Galisteo's White population has declined by an estimated 54.5%. White residents' share of Galisteo's population has decreased from 73.9% to 36.8%.

Galisteo is less White than neighboring Lamy (51.7% White), Eldorado at Santa Fe (77.5% White), Los Cerrillos (75.9% White), Cañoncito (49% White), and Madrid (89.7% White).

Galisteo's Black Population

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

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

Galisteo is less Black than neighboring Eldorado at Santa Fe (0.8% Black).

Galisteo's Asian Population

0 residents of Galisteo, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Galisteo is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Galisteo ranks 113th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Galisteo's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Galisteo's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Galisteo is less Asian than neighboring Lamy (8.5% Asian), and Eldorado at Santa Fe (1.7% Asian).

Galisteo's Hispanic Population

105 residents of Galisteo, or 45.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Galisteo is slightly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Galisteo ranks 359th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Galisteo's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 105.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Galisteo's population has increased from 20.2% to 45.5%.

Galisteo is more Hispanic than neighboring Lamy (13.9% Hispanic), Eldorado at Santa Fe (17.2% Hispanic), Los Cerrillos (24.1% Hispanic), and Madrid (0% Hispanic). Galisteo is less Hispanic than neighboring Cañoncito (46.6% Hispanic).

Galisteo's Native American/Other Population

27 residents of Galisteo, or 11.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Galisteo is slightly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Galisteo ranks 235th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Galisteo's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 350.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Galisteo's population has increased from 2.4% to 11.7%.

Galisteo is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lamy (0% Native American/Other), Eldorado at Santa Fe (0.4% Native American/Other), Los Cerrillos (0% Native American/Other), Cañoncito (0% Native American/Other), and Madrid (0% Native American/Other).

Galisteo's Multiracial Population

14 residents of Galisteo, or 6.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Galisteo is slightly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Galisteo ranks 217th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Galisteo's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Galisteo's population has increased from 2.8% to 6.1%.

Galisteo is more Multiracial than neighboring Eldorado at Santa Fe (2.3% Multiracial), Los Cerrillos (0% Multiracial), and Cañoncito (4.4% Multiracial). Galisteo is less Multiracial than neighboring Lamy (25.9% Multiracial), and Madrid (10.3% 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.