Kirtland AFB, NM Demographics

A map of Kirtland AFB's Population by Race

Kirtland AFB, New Mexico has an estimated population of 3,413, a large decrease from the 3,838 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 55.9% White, 20.5% Hispanic, 10.0% Black, 7.5% Asian, 5.4% Multiracial, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Kirtland AFB, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Kirtland AFB has become 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 Kirtland AFB, that probability was 58.6% in 2020 and 62.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Kirtland AFB is ranked the 57th 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). Kirtland AFB was ranked the 56th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Kirtland AFB's White Population

1,909 residents of Kirtland AFB, or 55.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Kirtland AFB is significantly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Kirtland AFB ranks 135th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kirtland AFB's White population has declined by an estimated 17.8%. White residents' share of Kirtland AFB's population has decreased from 60.5% to 55.9%.

Kirtland AFB is more White than neighboring Carnuel (37.3% White), Albuquerque (37.5% White), South Valley (13.8% White), North Valley (36% White), and Los Ranchos de Albuquerque (43% White).

Kirtland AFB's Black Population

341 residents of Kirtland AFB, or 10.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Kirtland AFB is higher than in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Kirtland AFB ranks 3rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kirtland AFB's Black population has grown by an estimated 8.3%. Black residents' share of Kirtland AFB's population has increased from 8.2% to 10.0%.

Kirtland AFB is more Black than neighboring Carnuel (5.2% Black), Albuquerque (2.9% Black), South Valley (0.9% Black), North Valley (0.1% Black), and Los Ranchos de Albuquerque (0.4% Black).

Kirtland AFB's Asian Population

255 residents of Kirtland AFB, or 7.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Kirtland AFB is higher than in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Kirtland AFB ranks 15th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kirtland AFB's Asian population has grown by an estimated 110.7%. Asian residents' share of Kirtland AFB's population has increased from 3.2% to 7.5%.

Kirtland AFB is more Asian than neighboring Carnuel (0% Asian), Albuquerque (3.2% Asian), South Valley (0.2% Asian), North Valley (0.1% Asian), and Los Ranchos de Albuquerque (0.4% Asian).

Kirtland AFB's Hispanic Population

701 residents of Kirtland AFB, or 20.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Kirtland AFB is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Kirtland AFB ranks 370th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kirtland AFB's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 1.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Kirtland AFB's population has increased from 18.5% to 20.5%.

Kirtland AFB is less Hispanic than neighboring Carnuel (47.1% Hispanic), Albuquerque (47.7% Hispanic), South Valley (82.3% Hispanic), North Valley (60.3% Hispanic), and Los Ranchos de Albuquerque (47.4% Hispanic).

Kirtland AFB's Native American/Other Population

21 residents of Kirtland AFB, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Kirtland AFB is lower than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Kirtland AFB ranks 239th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kirtland AFB's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 76.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Kirtland AFB's population has decreased from 2.3% to 0.6%.

Kirtland AFB is less Native American/Other than neighboring Carnuel (6.2% Native American/Other), Albuquerque (4.7% Native American/Other), South Valley (1.3% Native American/Other), North Valley (2.3% Native American/Other), and Los Ranchos de Albuquerque (3.5% Native American/Other).

Kirtland AFB's Multiracial Population

186 residents of Kirtland AFB, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Kirtland AFB is slightly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Kirtland AFB ranks 24th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kirtland AFB's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 33.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Kirtland AFB's population has decreased from 7.3% to 5.4%.

Kirtland AFB is more Multiracial than neighboring Carnuel (4.2% Multiracial), Albuquerque (3.9% Multiracial), South Valley (1.5% Multiracial), North Valley (1.3% Multiracial), and Los Ranchos de Albuquerque (5.3% 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.