Holloman AFB, NM Demographics

A map of Holloman AFB's Population by Race

Holloman AFB, New Mexico has an estimated population of 4,433, a large increase from the 3,810 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 66.7% White, 13.1% Hispanic, 8.8% Black, 6.0% Multiracial, 3.9% Asian, and 1.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Holloman AFB, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Holloman AFB 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 Holloman AFB, that probability was 63.2% in 2020 and 52.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Holloman AFB is ranked the 51st 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). Holloman AFB was ranked the 57th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Holloman AFB's White Population

2,956 residents of Holloman AFB, or 66.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Holloman AFB is significantly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Holloman AFB ranks 153rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Holloman AFB's White population has grown by an estimated 39.1%. White residents' share of Holloman AFB's population has increased from 55.8% to 66.7%.

Holloman AFB is more White than neighboring Boles Acres (63.1% White), Alamogordo (53.3% White), La Luz (38.8% White), and Tularosa (40.5% White). Holloman AFB is less White than neighboring High Rolls (66.9% White).

Holloman AFB's Black Population

390 residents of Holloman AFB, or 8.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Holloman AFB is higher than in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Holloman AFB ranks 1st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Holloman AFB's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Holloman AFB's population has decreased from 10.3% to 8.8%.

Holloman AFB is more Black than neighboring Boles Acres (0.6% Black), Alamogordo (5.8% Black), La Luz (0.2% Black), Tularosa (0% Black), and High Rolls (0% Black).

Holloman AFB's Asian Population

175 residents of Holloman AFB, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Holloman AFB is slightly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Holloman AFB ranks 10th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Holloman AFB's Asian population has grown by an estimated 32.6%. Asian residents' share of Holloman AFB's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.9%.

Holloman AFB is more Asian than neighboring Boles Acres (0.8% Asian), Alamogordo (2.4% Asian), La Luz (0% Asian), Tularosa (0.3% Asian), and High Rolls (0% Asian).

Holloman AFB's Hispanic Population

582 residents of Holloman AFB, or 13.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Holloman AFB is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Holloman AFB ranks 371st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Holloman AFB's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 17.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Holloman AFB's population has decreased from 18.5% to 13.1%.

Holloman AFB is less Hispanic than neighboring Boles Acres (23.2% Hispanic), Alamogordo (32.4% Hispanic), La Luz (52.6% Hispanic), Tularosa (49.9% Hispanic), and High Rolls (25.3% Hispanic).

Holloman AFB's Native American/Other Population

64 residents of Holloman AFB, or 1.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Holloman AFB is lower than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Holloman AFB ranks 267th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Holloman AFB's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 13.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Holloman AFB's population has decreased from 1.9% to 1.4%.

Holloman AFB is more Native American/Other than neighboring High Rolls (0% Native American/Other). Holloman AFB is less Native American/Other than neighboring Boles Acres (11.1% Native American/Other), Alamogordo (1.9% Native American/Other), La Luz (2.2% Native American/Other), and Tularosa (6.7% Native American/Other).

Holloman AFB's Multiracial Population

266 residents of Holloman AFB, or 6.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Holloman AFB is slightly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Holloman AFB ranks 9th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Holloman AFB's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 30.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Holloman AFB's population has decreased from 10.1% to 6.0%.

Holloman AFB is more Multiracial than neighboring Boles Acres (1.1% Multiracial), Alamogordo (4.3% Multiracial), and Tularosa (2.5% Multiracial). Holloman AFB is less Multiracial than neighboring La Luz (6.2% Multiracial), and High Rolls (7.8% 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.