Golden Acres, NM Demographics

A map of Golden Acres's Population by Race

Golden Acres, New Mexico has an estimated population of 62, a dramatic decrease from the 144 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 37.1% Hispanic, 32.3% Native American/Other, 30.6% Black, 0.0% White, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Golden Acres, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Golden Acres 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 Golden Acres, that probability was 61.3% in 2020 and 66.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Golden Acres is ranked the 444th 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). Golden Acres was ranked the 396th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Golden Acres's White Population

0 residents of Golden Acres, or 0.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Golden Acres is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Golden Acres ranks 163rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golden Acres's White population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. White residents' share of Golden Acres's population has decreased from 53.5% to 0.0%.

Golden Acres is less White than neighboring Milan (13.9% White), Broadview (100% White), Bluewater Village (34.6% White), Grants (24.2% White), and San Rafael (64.6% White).

Golden Acres's Black Population

19 residents of Golden Acres, or 30.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Golden Acres is significantly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Golden Acres ranks 60th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golden Acres's Black population has grown by an estimated 850.0%. Black residents' share of Golden Acres's population has increased from 1.4% to 30.6%.

Golden Acres is more Black than neighboring Milan (1.6% Black), Broadview (0% Black), Bluewater Village (0% Black), Grants (1% Black), and San Rafael (0% Black).

Golden Acres's Asian Population

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

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

Golden Acres is less Asian than neighboring Milan (5.5% Asian).

Golden Acres's Hispanic Population

23 residents of Golden Acres, or 37.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Golden Acres is considerably lower than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Golden Acres ranks 302nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golden Acres's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 46.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Golden Acres's population has increased from 29.9% to 37.1%.

Golden Acres is more Hispanic than neighboring Broadview (0% Hispanic), Bluewater Village (0% Hispanic), and San Rafael (22% Hispanic). Golden Acres is less Hispanic than neighboring Milan (49% Hispanic), and Grants (60.7% Hispanic).

Golden Acres's Native American/Other Population

20 residents of Golden Acres, or 32.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Golden Acres is significantly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Golden Acres ranks 130th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golden Acres's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 66.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Golden Acres's population has increased from 8.3% to 32.3%.

Golden Acres is more Native American/Other than neighboring Milan (30% Native American/Other), Broadview (0% Native American/Other), Bluewater Village (18.8% Native American/Other), Grants (9.5% Native American/Other), and San Rafael (13.4% Native American/Other).

Golden Acres's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Golden Acres, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Golden Acres is slightly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Golden Acres ranks 28th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golden Acres's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Golden Acres's population has decreased from 6.9% to 0.0%.

Golden Acres is less Multiracial than neighboring Bluewater Village (46.6% Multiracial), and Grants (4.6% 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.