La Villita, NM Demographics
A map of La Villita's Population by Race
La Villita, New Mexico has an estimated population of 1,534, a dramatic increase from the 999 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.6% Hispanic, 10.4% 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 Villita, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
La Villita 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 Villita, that probability was 25.4% in 2020 and 18.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.
La Villita is ranked the 114th 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 Villita was ranked the 156th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
La Villita's White Population
160 residents of La Villita, or 10.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in La Villita is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. La Villita ranks 404th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Villita's White population has grown by an estimated 39.1%. White residents' share of La Villita's population has decreased from 11.5% to 10.4%.
La Villita is more White than neighboring Alcalde (2.5% White), Los Luceros (5.8% White), Chamita (6.7% White), and Ohkay Owingeh (5.3% White). La Villita is less White than neighboring Pueblito (14.6% White).
La Villita's Black Population
0 residents of La Villita, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in La Villita is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. La Villita ranks 239th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Villita's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of La Villita's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
La Villita is less Black than neighboring Alcalde (2.1% Black), Los Luceros (0.2% Black), and Chamita (0.5% Black).
La Villita's Asian Population
0 residents of La Villita, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in La Villita is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. La Villita ranks 291st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Villita's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of La Villita's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
La Villita is less Asian than neighboring Ohkay Owingeh (0.6% Asian).
La Villita's Hispanic Population
1,374 residents of La Villita, or 89.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in La Villita is significantly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. La Villita ranks 45th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Villita's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 60.7%. Hispanic residents' share of La Villita's population has increased from 85.6% to 89.6%.
La Villita is more Hispanic than neighboring Pueblito (58.5% Hispanic), and Ohkay Owingeh (16.2% Hispanic). La Villita is less Hispanic than neighboring Alcalde (93.7% Hispanic), Los Luceros (94% Hispanic), and Chamita (91.3% Hispanic).
La Villita's Native American/Other Population
0 residents of La Villita, 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 Villita is lower than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. La Villita ranks 258th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Villita's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of La Villita's population has decreased from 2.1% to 0.0%.
La Villita is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pueblito (26.8% Native American/Other), and Ohkay Owingeh (77.6% Native American/Other).
La Villita's Multiracial Population
0 residents of La Villita, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in La Villita is slightly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. La Villita ranks 451st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Villita's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of La Villita's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.
La Villita is less Multiracial than neighboring Alcalde (1.8% Multiracial), Chamita (1.5% Multiracial), and Ohkay Owingeh (0.4% 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.