Haystack, NM Demographics

A map of Haystack's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Native American/Other	228	223	91.2%	95.7%
Hispanic	18	10	7.2%	4.3%
Multiracial	4	0	1.6%	0.0%
White	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Haystack, New Mexico has an estimated population of 250, an increase from the 233 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.2% Native American/Other, 7.2% Hispanic, 1.6% Multiracial, 0.0% White, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Haystack, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Haystack has become considerably 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 Haystack, that probability was 8.2% in 2020 and 16.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Haystack is ranked the 337th 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). Haystack was ranked the 337th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Haystack's White Population

0 residents of Haystack, or 0.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Haystack is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Haystack ranks 516th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

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

Haystack is less White than neighboring Bluewater Village (34.6% White), and Broadview (100% White).

Haystack's Black Population

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

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

Haystack is less Black than neighboring Golden Acres (30.6% Black).

Haystack's Asian Population

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

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

Haystack's Hispanic Population

18 residents of Haystack, or 7.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Haystack is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Haystack ranks 473rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Haystack's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 80.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Haystack's population has increased from 4.3% to 7.2%.

Haystack is more Hispanic than neighboring Red Rock Ranch (0% Hispanic), Bluewater Village (0% Hispanic), Prewitt (2.7% Hispanic), and Broadview (0% Hispanic). Haystack is less Hispanic than neighboring Golden Acres (37.1% Hispanic).

Haystack's Native American/Other Population

228 residents of Haystack, or 91.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Haystack is significantly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Haystack ranks 27th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Haystack's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 2.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Haystack's population has decreased from 95.7% to 91.2%.

Haystack is more Native American/Other than neighboring Red Rock Ranch (0% Native American/Other), Bluewater Village (18.8% Native American/Other), Broadview (0% Native American/Other), and Golden Acres (32.3% Native American/Other). Haystack is less Native American/Other than neighboring Prewitt (97.3% Native American/Other).

Haystack's Multiracial Population

4 residents of Haystack, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Haystack is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Haystack ranks 479th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Haystack's Multiracial population has grown from 0 to an estimated 4. Multiracial residents' share of Haystack's population has increased from 0.0% to 1.6%.

Haystack is more Multiracial than neighboring Red Rock Ranch (0% Multiracial), Prewitt (0% Multiracial), Broadview (0% Multiracial), and Golden Acres (0% Multiracial). Haystack is less Multiracial than neighboring Bluewater Village (46.6% 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.