Highland Meadows, NM Demographics

A map of Highland Meadows's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	206	242	50.9%	42.6%
Hispanic	186	223	45.9%	39.3%
Native American/Other	13	65	3.2%	11.4%
Black	0	10	0.0%	1.8%
Asian	0	12	0.0%	2.1%
Multiracial	0	16	0.0%	2.8%

Highland Meadows, New Mexico has an estimated population of 405, a large decrease from the 568 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 50.9% White, 45.9% Hispanic, 3.2% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Highland Meadows, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Highland Meadows has become considerably less 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 Highland Meadows, that probability was 65.0% in 2020 and 52.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Highland Meadows is ranked the 281st 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). Highland Meadows was ranked the 229th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Highland Meadows's White Population

206 residents of Highland Meadows, or 50.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Highland Meadows is considerably higher than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Highland Meadows ranks 207th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland Meadows's White population has declined by an estimated 14.9%. White residents' share of Highland Meadows's population has increased from 42.6% to 50.9%.

Highland Meadows is more White than neighboring Mesita (1.4% White), Laguna (1.1% White), Paguate (0% White), Moquino (0% White), and Paraje (1.4% White).

Highland Meadows's Black Population

0 residents of Highland Meadows, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Highland Meadows is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Highland Meadows ranks 41st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland Meadows's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Highland Meadows's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.0%.

Highland Meadows is less Black than neighboring Paraje (0.3% Black).

Highland Meadows's Asian Population

0 residents of Highland Meadows, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Highland Meadows is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Highland Meadows ranks 25th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland Meadows's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Highland Meadows's population has decreased from 2.1% to 0.0%.

Highland Meadows's Hispanic Population

186 residents of Highland Meadows, or 45.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Highland Meadows is slightly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Highland Meadows ranks 267th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland Meadows's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 16.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Highland Meadows's population has increased from 39.3% to 45.9%.

Highland Meadows is more Hispanic than neighboring Mesita (1% Hispanic), Laguna (1.1% Hispanic), Paguate (0% Hispanic), Moquino (0% Hispanic), and Paraje (2.4% Hispanic).

Highland Meadows's Native American/Other Population

13 residents of Highland Meadows, or 3.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Highland Meadows is lower than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Highland Meadows ranks 119th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland Meadows's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 80.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Highland Meadows's population has decreased from 11.4% to 3.2%.

Highland Meadows is more Native American/Other than neighboring Moquino (0% Native American/Other). Highland Meadows is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mesita (97.7% Native American/Other), Laguna (97.8% Native American/Other), Paguate (100% Native American/Other), and Paraje (95.9% Native American/Other).

Highland Meadows's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Highland Meadows, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Highland Meadows is slightly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Highland Meadows ranks 207th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland Meadows's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Highland Meadows's population has decreased from 2.8% to 0.0%.

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.