Las Palomas, NM Demographics

A map of Las Palomas's Population by Race

Las Palomas, New Mexico has an estimated population of 304, a dramatic increase from the 196 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.8% White, 10.2% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Las Palomas, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Las Palomas 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 Las Palomas, that probability was 39.8% in 2020 and 18.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Las Palomas is ranked the 307th 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). Las Palomas was ranked the 359th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Las Palomas's White Population

273 residents of Las Palomas, or 89.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Las Palomas is significantly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Las Palomas ranks 70th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Las Palomas's White population has grown by an estimated 87.0%. White residents' share of Las Palomas's population has increased from 74.5% to 89.8%.

Las Palomas is more White than neighboring Williamsburg (43.3% White), Truth or Consequences (60% White), and Elephant Butte (78.2% White). Las Palomas is less White than neighboring Caballo (100% White), and Oasis (100% White).

Las Palomas's Black Population

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

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

Las Palomas is less Black than neighboring Truth or Consequences (0.3% Black).

Las Palomas's Asian Population

0 residents of Las Palomas, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Las Palomas is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Las Palomas ranks 291st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

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

Las Palomas is less Asian than neighboring Truth or Consequences (0.3% Asian).

Las Palomas's Hispanic Population

31 residents of Las Palomas, or 10.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Las Palomas is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Las Palomas ranks 347th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Las Palomas's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 26.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Las Palomas's population has decreased from 21.4% to 10.2%.

Las Palomas is more Hispanic than neighboring Caballo (0% Hispanic), and Oasis (0% Hispanic). Las Palomas is less Hispanic than neighboring Williamsburg (47.2% Hispanic), Truth or Consequences (35.4% Hispanic), and Elephant Butte (17.7% Hispanic).

Las Palomas's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Las Palomas, 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 Las Palomas is lower than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Las Palomas ranks 446th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Las Palomas's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Las Palomas's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Las Palomas is less Native American/Other than neighboring Truth or Consequences (0.3% Native American/Other).

Las Palomas's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Las Palomas, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Las Palomas is slightly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Las Palomas ranks 107th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Las Palomas's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Las Palomas's population has decreased from 4.1% to 0.0%.

Las Palomas is less Multiracial than neighboring Williamsburg (9.4% Multiracial), Truth or Consequences (3.7% Multiracial), and Elephant Butte (4.2% 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.