La Cienega, NM Demographics
A map of La Cienega's Population by Race
La Cienega, New Mexico has an estimated population of 3,543, a decrease from the 3,885 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 73.6% Hispanic, 24.8% White, 0.6% Multiracial, 0.5% Asian, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of La Cienega, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
La Cienega has become slightly 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 La Cienega, that probability was 38.9% in 2020 and 39.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.
La Cienega is ranked the 56th 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). La Cienega was ranked the 55th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
La Cienega's White Population
878 residents of La Cienega, or 24.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in La Cienega is considerably lower than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. La Cienega ranks 331st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Cienega's White population has grown by an estimated 6.9%. White residents' share of La Cienega's population has increased from 21.1% to 24.8%.
La Cienega is more White than neighboring Valle Vista (5.6% White), Agua Fria (21.1% White), and La Bajada (0% White). La Cienega is less White than neighboring Tres Arroyos (58.7% White), and Las Campanas (91.1% White).
La Cienega's Black Population
0 residents of La Cienega, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in La Cienega is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. La Cienega ranks 245th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Cienega's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of La Cienega's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
La Cienega's Asian Population
19 residents of La Cienega, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in La Cienega is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. La Cienega ranks 140th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Cienega's Asian population has declined by an estimated 24.0%. Asian residents' share of La Cienega's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.
La Cienega is more Asian than neighboring Valle Vista (0% Asian), Agua Fria (0% Asian), and La Bajada (0% Asian). La Cienega is less Asian than neighboring Tres Arroyos (3.4% Asian), and Las Campanas (1.7% Asian).
La Cienega's Hispanic Population
2,608 residents of La Cienega, or 73.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in La Cienega is significantly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. La Cienega ranks 107th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Cienega's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 10.7%. Hispanic residents' share of La Cienega's population has decreased from 75.2% to 73.6%.
La Cienega is more Hispanic than neighboring Tres Arroyos (31.6% Hispanic), and Las Campanas (5.9% Hispanic). La Cienega is less Hispanic than neighboring Valle Vista (94.4% Hispanic), Agua Fria (77.5% Hispanic), and La Bajada (100% Hispanic).
La Cienega's Native American/Other Population
15 residents of La Cienega, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in La Cienega is lower than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. La Cienega ranks 321st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Cienega's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 72.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of La Cienega's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.4%.
La Cienega is more Native American/Other than neighboring Valle Vista (0% Native American/Other), Agua Fria (0% Native American/Other), and La Bajada (0% Native American/Other). La Cienega is less Native American/Other than neighboring Las Campanas (0.9% Native American/Other).
La Cienega's Multiracial Population
23 residents of La Cienega, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in La Cienega is slightly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. La Cienega ranks 368th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Cienega's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 55.8%. Multiracial residents' share of La Cienega's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.6%.
La Cienega is more Multiracial than neighboring Valle Vista (0% Multiracial), La Bajada (0% Multiracial), and Las Campanas (0.3% Multiracial). La Cienega is less Multiracial than neighboring Tres Arroyos (5.9% Multiracial), and Agua Fria (1.4% 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.