La Huerta, NM Demographics
A map of La Huerta's Population by Race
La Huerta, New Mexico has an estimated population of 1,288, a large decrease from the 1,448 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.6% White, 15.4% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of La Huerta, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
La Huerta 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 La Huerta, that probability was 45.8% in 2020 and 26.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.
La Huerta is ranked the 133rd 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 Huerta was ranked the 117th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
La Huerta's White Population
1,090 residents of La Huerta, or 84.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in La Huerta is significantly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. La Huerta ranks 101st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Huerta's White population has grown by an estimated 8.8%. White residents' share of La Huerta's population has increased from 69.2% to 84.6%.
La Huerta is more White than neighboring Carlsbad (39.6% White), Livingston Wheeler (27.4% White), Happy Valley (64.1% White), and Loving (10.4% White). La Huerta is less White than neighboring Malaga (85.8% White).
La Huerta's Black Population
0 residents of La Huerta, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in La Huerta is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. La Huerta ranks 304th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Huerta's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of La Huerta's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
La Huerta is less Black than neighboring Carlsbad (2.2% Black).
La Huerta's Asian Population
0 residents of La Huerta, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in La Huerta is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. La Huerta ranks 166th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Huerta's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of La Huerta's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.
La Huerta is less Asian than neighboring Carlsbad (0.8% Asian).
La Huerta's Hispanic Population
198 residents of La Huerta, or 15.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in La Huerta is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. La Huerta ranks 321st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Huerta's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 45.0%. Hispanic residents' share of La Huerta's population has decreased from 24.9% to 15.4%.
La Huerta is more Hispanic than neighboring Malaga (14.2% Hispanic). La Huerta is less Hispanic than neighboring Carlsbad (53.5% Hispanic), Livingston Wheeler (72.6% Hispanic), Happy Valley (32.4% Hispanic), and Loving (89.6% Hispanic).
La Huerta's Native American/Other Population
0 residents of La Huerta, 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 La Huerta is lower than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. La Huerta ranks 279th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Huerta's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of La Huerta's population has decreased from 1.9% to 0.0%.
La Huerta is less Native American/Other than neighboring Carlsbad (1.6% Native American/Other).
La Huerta's Multiracial Population
0 residents of La Huerta, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in La Huerta is slightly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. La Huerta ranks 137th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Huerta's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of La Huerta's population has decreased from 3.6% to 0.0%.
La Huerta is less Multiracial than neighboring Carlsbad (2.3% Multiracial), and Happy Valley (3.4% 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.