Laguna, NM Demographics

A map of Laguna's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Native American/Other	449	1,202	97.8%	93.8%
White	5	5	1.1%	0.4%
Hispanic	5	61	1.1%	4.8%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	2	0.0%	0.2%
Multiracial	0	12	0.0%	0.9%

Laguna, New Mexico has an estimated population of 459, a dramatic decrease from the 1,282 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 97.8% Native American/Other, 1.1% White, 1.1% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Laguna, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Laguna 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 Laguna, that probability was 11.8% in 2020 and 4.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Laguna is ranked the 263rd 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). Laguna was ranked the 129th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Laguna's White Population

5 residents of Laguna, or 1.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Laguna is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Laguna ranks 505th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laguna's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Laguna's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.1%.

Laguna is more White than neighboring Encinal (0% White), Paguate (0% White), and Seama (0% White). Laguna is less White than neighboring Paraje (1.4% White), and Mesita (1.4% White).

Laguna's Black Population

0 residents of Laguna, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Laguna is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Laguna ranks 304th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laguna's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Laguna's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Laguna is less Black than neighboring Paraje (0.3% Black).

Laguna's Asian Population

0 residents of Laguna, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Laguna is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Laguna ranks 256th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laguna's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Laguna's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Laguna is less Asian than neighboring Seama (0.2% Asian).

Laguna's Hispanic Population

5 residents of Laguna, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Laguna is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Laguna ranks 471st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laguna's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 91.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Laguna's population has decreased from 4.8% to 1.1%.

Laguna is more Hispanic than neighboring Encinal (0% Hispanic), Mesita (1% Hispanic), Paguate (0% Hispanic), and Seama (0% Hispanic). Laguna is less Hispanic than neighboring Paraje (2.4% Hispanic).

Laguna's Native American/Other Population

449 residents of Laguna, or 97.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Laguna is significantly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Laguna ranks 35th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laguna's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 62.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Laguna's population has increased from 93.8% to 97.8%.

Laguna is more Native American/Other than neighboring Paraje (95.9% Native American/Other), Encinal (0% Native American/Other), and Mesita (97.7% Native American/Other). Laguna is less Native American/Other than neighboring Paguate (100% Native American/Other), and Seama (99.8% Native American/Other).

Laguna's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Laguna, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Laguna is slightly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Laguna ranks 415th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Laguna's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Laguna's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

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.