Las Tusas, NM Demographics

A map of Las Tusas's Population by Race

Las Tusas, New Mexico has an estimated population of 999, a dramatic increase from the 253 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 54.5% White, 45.5% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Las Tusas, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Las Tusas 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 Tusas, that probability was 62.3% in 2020 and 49.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Las Tusas is ranked the 164th 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 Tusas was ranked the 329th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Las Tusas's White Population

544 residents of Las Tusas, or 54.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Las Tusas is significantly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Las Tusas ranks 164th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Las Tusas's White population has grown by an estimated 306.0%. White residents' share of Las Tusas's population has increased from 53.0% to 54.5%.

Las Tusas is more White than neighboring Stoneridge (0% White), Bluewater (45.5% White), Prewitt (0% White), and Bluewater Village (34.6% White). Las Tusas is less White than neighboring Homer C Jones (100% White).

Las Tusas's Black Population

0 residents of Las Tusas, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Las Tusas is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Las Tusas ranks 208th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

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

Las Tusas's Asian Population

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

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

Las Tusas's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Las Tusas, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Las Tusas is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Las Tusas ranks 313th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Las Tusas's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Las Tusas's population has decreased from 26.9% to 0.0%.

Las Tusas is less Hispanic than neighboring Bluewater (46.2% Hispanic), and Prewitt (2.7% Hispanic).

Las Tusas's Native American/Other Population

455 residents of Las Tusas, or 45.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Las Tusas is significantly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Las Tusas ranks 109th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Las Tusas's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 1129.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Las Tusas's population has increased from 14.6% to 45.5%.

Las Tusas is more Native American/Other than neighboring Stoneridge (0% Native American/Other), Homer C Jones (0% Native American/Other), Bluewater (2.9% Native American/Other), and Bluewater Village (18.8% Native American/Other). Las Tusas is less Native American/Other than neighboring Prewitt (97.3% Native American/Other).

Las Tusas's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Las Tusas, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Las Tusas is slightly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Las Tusas ranks 58th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Las Tusas's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Las Tusas's population has decreased from 5.1% to 0.0%.

Las Tusas is less Multiracial than neighboring Bluewater (5.5% Multiracial), and Bluewater Village (46.6% 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.