La Puebla, NM Demographics
A map of La Puebla's Population by Race
La Puebla, New Mexico has an estimated population of 715, a dramatic decrease from the 1,123 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.0% Hispanic, 11.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of La Puebla, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
La Puebla 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 Puebla, that probability was 35.7% in 2020 and 19.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.
La Puebla is ranked the 199th 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 Puebla was ranked the 146th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
La Puebla's White Population
79 residents of La Puebla, or 11.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in La Puebla is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. La Puebla ranks 357th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Puebla's White population has declined by an estimated 58.9%. White residents' share of La Puebla's population has decreased from 17.1% to 11.0%.
La Puebla is more White than neighboring Cuartelez (2.7% White), Santa Cruz (6.6% White), and Chimayo (4.4% White). La Puebla is less White than neighboring Sombrillo (20.2% White), and El Valle de Arroyo Seco (18% White).
La Puebla's Black Population
0 residents of La Puebla, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in La Puebla is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. La Puebla ranks 119th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Puebla's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of La Puebla's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.
La Puebla is less Black than neighboring Santa Cruz (1.3% Black).
La Puebla's Asian Population
0 residents of La Puebla, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in La Puebla is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. La Puebla ranks 280th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Puebla's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of La Puebla's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
La Puebla is less Asian than neighboring Sombrillo (12.5% Asian).
La Puebla's Hispanic Population
636 residents of La Puebla, or 89.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in La Puebla is significantly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. La Puebla ranks 92nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Puebla's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 27.6%. Hispanic residents' share of La Puebla's population has increased from 78.3% to 89.0%.
La Puebla is more Hispanic than neighboring Sombrillo (54.8% Hispanic), Santa Cruz (86.4% Hispanic), and El Valle de Arroyo Seco (82% Hispanic). La Puebla is less Hispanic than neighboring Cuartelez (97.3% Hispanic), and Chimayo (95.6% Hispanic).
La Puebla's Native American/Other Population
0 residents of La Puebla, 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 Puebla is lower than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. La Puebla ranks 214th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Puebla's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of La Puebla's population has decreased from 2.7% to 0.0%.
La Puebla is less Native American/Other than neighboring Santa Cruz (3.9% Native American/Other).
La Puebla's Multiracial Population
0 residents of La Puebla, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in La Puebla is slightly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. La Puebla ranks 398th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Puebla's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of La Puebla's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.
La Puebla is less Multiracial than neighboring Sombrillo (12.5% Multiracial), and Santa Cruz (1.8% 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.