Lake Arthur, NM Demographics

A map of Lake Arthur's Population by Race

Lake Arthur, New Mexico has an estimated population of 478, a large increase from the 378 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 73.6% Hispanic, 15.7% Native American/Other, 10.0% White, 0.6% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lake Arthur, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lake Arthur has become more 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 Lake Arthur, that probability was 38.9% in 2020 and 42.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lake Arthur is ranked the 253rd 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). Lake Arthur was ranked the 271st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lake Arthur's White Population

48 residents of Lake Arthur, or 10.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lake Arthur is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Lake Arthur ranks 326th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Arthur's White population has declined by an estimated 43.5%. White residents' share of Lake Arthur's population has decreased from 22.5% to 10.0%.

Lake Arthur is more White than neighboring Morningside (0% White), and Dexter (7.1% White). Lake Arthur is less White than neighboring Hagerman (21.7% White), Artesia (29.7% White), and Atoka (49% White).

Lake Arthur's Black Population

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

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

Lake Arthur's Asian Population

0 residents of Lake Arthur, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lake Arthur is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Lake Arthur ranks 156th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Arthur's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Lake Arthur's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Lake Arthur is less Asian than neighboring Artesia (0.7% Asian).

Lake Arthur's Hispanic Population

352 residents of Lake Arthur, or 73.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lake Arthur is significantly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Lake Arthur ranks 110th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Arthur's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 24.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Lake Arthur's population has decreased from 74.9% to 73.6%.

Lake Arthur is more Hispanic than neighboring Artesia (64.8% Hispanic), and Atoka (50.3% Hispanic). Lake Arthur is less Hispanic than neighboring Hagerman (77.9% Hispanic), Morningside (100% Hispanic), and Dexter (92% Hispanic).

Lake Arthur's Native American/Other Population

75 residents of Lake Arthur, or 15.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lake Arthur is higher than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Lake Arthur ranks 387th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Arthur's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 2400.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lake Arthur's population has increased from 0.8% to 15.7%.

Lake Arthur is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hagerman (0% Native American/Other), Morningside (0% Native American/Other), Artesia (2.7% Native American/Other), Dexter (0.3% Native American/Other), and Atoka (0% Native American/Other).

Lake Arthur's Multiracial Population

3 residents of Lake Arthur, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lake Arthur is slightly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Lake Arthur ranks 371st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Arthur's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 40.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Lake Arthur's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.6%.

Lake Arthur is more Multiracial than neighboring Hagerman (0.5% Multiracial), and Morningside (0% Multiracial). Lake Arthur is less Multiracial than neighboring Artesia (2% Multiracial), and Atoka (0.7% 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.