Las Vegas, NM Demographics
A map of Las Vegas's Population by Race
Las Vegas, New Mexico has an estimated population of 13,000, a slight decrease from the 13,166 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.3% Hispanic, 16.5% White, 3.2% Multiracial, 2.6% Native American/Other, 1.1% Black, and 0.1% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Las Vegas, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas, that probability was 34.1% in 2020 and 38.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Las Vegas is ranked the 18th 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 Vegas was ranked the 18th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Las Vegas's White Population
2,148 residents of Las Vegas, or 16.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Las Vegas is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Las Vegas ranks 382nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Las Vegas's White population has grown by an estimated 7.5%. White residents' share of Las Vegas's population has increased from 15.2% to 16.5%.
Las Vegas is more White than neighboring Tecolote (9.5% White), Watrous (0% White), Ribera (2.5% White), San Jose CDP (San Miguel County) (0% White), and Soham (0% White).
Las Vegas's Black Population
148 residents of Las Vegas, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Las Vegas is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Las Vegas ranks 61st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Las Vegas's Black population has declined by an estimated 18.2%. Black residents' share of Las Vegas's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.
Las Vegas is more Black than neighboring Tecolote (0% Black), Watrous (0% Black), San Jose CDP (San Miguel County) (0% Black), and Soham (0% Black). Las Vegas is less Black than neighboring Ribera (20.4% Black).
Las Vegas's Asian Population
19 residents of Las Vegas, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Las Vegas is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Las Vegas ranks 136th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Las Vegas's Asian population has declined by an estimated 78.2%. Asian residents' share of Las Vegas's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.1%.
Las Vegas is more Asian than neighboring Tecolote (0% Asian), Watrous (0% Asian), Ribera (0% Asian), San Jose CDP (San Miguel County) (0% Asian), and Soham (0% Asian).
Las Vegas's Hispanic Population
9,925 residents of Las Vegas, or 76.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Las Vegas is significantly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Las Vegas ranks 85th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Las Vegas's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 5.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Las Vegas's population has decreased from 79.7% to 76.3%.
Las Vegas is more Hispanic than neighboring San Jose CDP (San Miguel County) (28.7% Hispanic). Las Vegas is less Hispanic than neighboring Tecolote (90.5% Hispanic), Watrous (100% Hispanic), Ribera (77.2% Hispanic), and Soham (100% Hispanic).
Las Vegas's Native American/Other Population
343 residents of Las Vegas, or 2.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Las Vegas is lower than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Las Vegas ranks 292nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Las Vegas's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 49.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Las Vegas's population has increased from 1.7% to 2.6%.
Las Vegas is more Native American/Other than neighboring Tecolote (0% Native American/Other), Watrous (0% Native American/Other), Ribera (0% Native American/Other), San Jose CDP (San Miguel County) (0% Native American/Other), and Soham (0% Native American/Other).
Las Vegas's Multiracial Population
417 residents of Las Vegas, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Las Vegas is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Las Vegas ranks 374th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Las Vegas's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 142.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Las Vegas's population has increased from 1.3% to 3.2%.
Las Vegas is more Multiracial than neighboring Tecolote (0% Multiracial), Watrous (0% Multiracial), Ribera (0% Multiracial), and Soham (0% Multiracial). Las Vegas is less Multiracial than neighboring San Jose CDP (San Miguel County) (71.3% 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.