La Tierra, NM Demographics
A map of La Tierra's Population by Race
La Tierra, New Mexico has an estimated population of 315, a less than 1% change from the 312 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.3% White, 12.7% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of La Tierra, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
La Tierra 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 Tierra, that probability was 32.4% in 2020 and 22.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.
La Tierra is ranked the 303rd 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 Tierra was ranked the 292nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.
La Tierra's White Population
275 residents of La Tierra, or 87.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in La Tierra is significantly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. La Tierra ranks 37th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Tierra's White population has grown by an estimated 8.3%. White residents' share of La Tierra's population has increased from 81.4% to 87.3%.
La Tierra is more White than neighboring Tano Road (81.4% White), Tres Arroyos (58.7% White), Tesuque Pueblo (0% White), and Agua Fria (21.1% White). La Tierra is less White than neighboring Las Campanas (91.1% White).
La Tierra's Black Population
0 residents of La Tierra, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in La Tierra is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. La Tierra ranks 304th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Tierra's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of La Tierra's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
La Tierra's Asian Population
0 residents of La Tierra, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in La Tierra is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. La Tierra ranks 98th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Tierra's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of La Tierra's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.
La Tierra is less Asian than neighboring Las Campanas (1.7% Asian), Tano Road (0.3% Asian), and Tres Arroyos (3.4% Asian).
La Tierra's Hispanic Population
0 residents of La Tierra, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in La Tierra is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. La Tierra ranks 434th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Tierra's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of La Tierra's population has decreased from 9.3% to 0.0%.
La Tierra is less Hispanic than neighboring Las Campanas (5.9% Hispanic), Tano Road (10.4% Hispanic), Tres Arroyos (31.6% Hispanic), Tesuque Pueblo (20.9% Hispanic), and Agua Fria (77.5% Hispanic).
La Tierra's Native American/Other Population
0 residents of La Tierra, 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 Tierra is lower than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. La Tierra ranks 139th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Tierra's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of La Tierra's population has decreased from 6.1% to 0.0%.
La Tierra is less Native American/Other than neighboring Las Campanas (0.9% Native American/Other), Tres Arroyos (0.4% Native American/Other), and Tesuque Pueblo (77.5% Native American/Other).
La Tierra's Multiracial Population
40 residents of La Tierra, or 12.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in La Tierra is higher than in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. La Tierra ranks 277th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Tierra's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 471.4%. Multiracial residents' share of La Tierra's population has increased from 2.2% to 12.7%.
La Tierra is more Multiracial than neighboring Las Campanas (0.3% Multiracial), Tano Road (7.9% Multiracial), Tres Arroyos (5.9% Multiracial), Tesuque Pueblo (1.5% 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.