High Rolls, NM Demographics

A map of High Rolls's Population by Race

High Rolls, New Mexico has an estimated population of 1,313, a dramatic increase from the 862 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 66.9% White, 25.3% Hispanic, 7.8% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of High Rolls, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

High Rolls 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 High Rolls, that probability was 31.0% in 2020 and 48.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

High Rolls is ranked the 130th 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). High Rolls was ranked the 178th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

High Rolls's White Population

879 residents of High Rolls, or 66.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in High Rolls is significantly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. High Rolls ranks 33rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, High Rolls's White population has grown by an estimated 24.2%. White residents' share of High Rolls's population has decreased from 82.1% to 66.9%.

High Rolls is more White than neighboring La Luz (38.8% White), Alamogordo (53.3% White), and Boles Acres (63.1% White). High Rolls is less White than neighboring Cloudcroft (98.3% White), and Twin Forks (90% White).

High Rolls's Black Population

0 residents of High Rolls, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in High Rolls is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. High Rolls ranks 291st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, High Rolls's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of High Rolls's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

High Rolls is less Black than neighboring La Luz (0.2% Black), Alamogordo (5.8% Black), and Boles Acres (0.6% Black).

High Rolls's Asian Population

0 residents of High Rolls, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in High Rolls is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. High Rolls ranks 110th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

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

High Rolls is less Asian than neighboring Alamogordo (2.4% Asian), and Boles Acres (0.8% Asian).

High Rolls's Hispanic Population

332 residents of High Rolls, or 25.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in High Rolls is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. High Rolls ranks 415th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, High Rolls's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 228.7%. Hispanic residents' share of High Rolls's population has increased from 11.7% to 25.3%.

High Rolls is more Hispanic than neighboring Cloudcroft (1.6% Hispanic), Twin Forks (0% Hispanic), and Boles Acres (23.2% Hispanic). High Rolls is less Hispanic than neighboring La Luz (52.6% Hispanic), and Alamogordo (32.4% Hispanic).

High Rolls's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of High Rolls, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in High Rolls is lower than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. High Rolls ranks 280th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, High Rolls's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of High Rolls's population has decreased from 1.9% to 0.0%.

High Rolls is less Native American/Other than neighboring La Luz (2.2% Native American/Other), Alamogordo (1.9% Native American/Other), Twin Forks (7.4% Native American/Other), and Boles Acres (11.1% Native American/Other).

High Rolls's Multiracial Population

102 residents of High Rolls, or 7.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in High Rolls is slightly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. High Rolls ranks 156th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, High Rolls's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 251.7%. Multiracial residents' share of High Rolls's population has increased from 3.4% to 7.8%.

High Rolls is more Multiracial than neighboring Cloudcroft (0.2% Multiracial), La Luz (6.2% Multiracial), Alamogordo (4.3% Multiracial), Twin Forks (2.6% Multiracial), and Boles Acres (1.1% 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.