Harding County Demographics

A map of Harding County's Population by Race

Harding County, New Mexico has an estimated population of 741, a large increase from the 657 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 47.5% White, 36.4% Hispanic, 11.6% Native American/Other, 2.7% Multiracial, 1.8% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Harding County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Harding has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as 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 Harding County, that probability was 52.8% in 2020 and 62.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Harding County is ranked the 33rd most populous county in New Mexico, out of 33 counties. Harding County was ranked the 33rd most populous county in the 2020 Census.

Harding County's White Population

352 residents of Harding County, or 47.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Harding County is considerably higher than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Harding County ranks 7th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 33 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Harding County's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Harding County's population has decreased from 53.6% to 47.5%.

Harding County is more White than neighboring San Miguel County (17.6% White), Colfax County (47.4% White), and Mora County (24.7% White). Harding County is less White than neighboring Union County (53.3% White), and Quay County (47.9% White).

Harding County's Black Population

13 residents of Harding County, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Harding County is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Harding County ranks 30th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 33 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Harding County's Black population has grown by an estimated 550.0%. Black residents' share of Harding County's population has increased from 0.3% to 1.8%.

Harding County is more Black than neighboring Union County (1.1% Black), Quay County (0.1% Black), San Miguel County (1.3% Black), Colfax County (0.5% Black), and Mora County (0% Black).

Harding County's Asian Population

0 residents of Harding County, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Harding County is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Harding County ranks 33rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 33 counties.

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

Harding County is less Asian than neighboring San Miguel County (0.4% Asian), and Colfax County (0.2% Asian).

Harding County's Hispanic Population

270 residents of Harding County, or 36.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Harding County is considerably lower than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Harding County ranks 21st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 33 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Harding County's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 4.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Harding County's population has decreased from 42.9% to 36.4%.

Harding County is less Hispanic than neighboring Union County (40.1% Hispanic), Quay County (44.9% Hispanic), San Miguel County (75.2% Hispanic), Colfax County (47.6% Hispanic), and Mora County (73.5% Hispanic).

Harding County's Native American/Other Population

86 residents of Harding County, or 11.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Harding County is slightly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Harding County ranks 33rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 33 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Harding County's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 8500.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Harding County's population has increased from 0.2% to 11.6%.

Harding County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Union County (2.7% Native American/Other), Quay County (0.9% Native American/Other), San Miguel County (2.5% Native American/Other), Colfax County (1.2% Native American/Other), and Mora County (1.4% Native American/Other).

Harding County's Multiracial Population

20 residents of Harding County, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Harding County is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Harding County ranks 11th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 33 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Harding County's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Harding County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.7%.

Harding County is more Multiracial than neighboring Mora County (0.4% Multiracial). Harding County is less Multiracial than neighboring Union County (2.8% Multiracial), Quay County (6.3% Multiracial), San Miguel County (3.1% Multiracial), and Colfax County (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.