Livingston Wheeler, NM Demographics

A map of Livingston Wheeler's Population by Race

Livingston Wheeler, New Mexico has an estimated population of 460, a dramatic decrease from the 691 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 72.6% Hispanic, 27.4% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Livingston Wheeler, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Livingston Wheeler 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 Livingston Wheeler, that probability was 56.3% in 2020 and 39.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Livingston Wheeler is ranked the 262nd 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). Livingston Wheeler was ranked the 211th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Livingston Wheeler's White Population

126 residents of Livingston Wheeler, or 27.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Livingston Wheeler is lower than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Livingston Wheeler ranks 227th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Livingston Wheeler's White population has declined by an estimated 53.7%. White residents' share of Livingston Wheeler's population has decreased from 39.4% to 27.4%.

Livingston Wheeler is more White than neighboring Loving (10.4% White). Livingston Wheeler is less White than neighboring Carlsbad (39.6% White), La Huerta (84.6% White), Happy Valley (64.1% White), and Malaga (85.8% White).

Livingston Wheeler's Black Population

0 residents of Livingston Wheeler, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Livingston Wheeler is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Livingston Wheeler ranks 241st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

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

Livingston Wheeler is less Black than neighboring Carlsbad (2.2% Black).

Livingston Wheeler's Asian Population

0 residents of Livingston Wheeler, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Livingston Wheeler is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Livingston Wheeler ranks 258th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

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

Livingston Wheeler is less Asian than neighboring Carlsbad (0.8% Asian).

Livingston Wheeler's Hispanic Population

334 residents of Livingston Wheeler, or 72.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Livingston Wheeler is significantly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Livingston Wheeler ranks 212th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Livingston Wheeler's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 8.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Livingston Wheeler's population has increased from 52.8% to 72.6%.

Livingston Wheeler is more Hispanic than neighboring Carlsbad (53.5% Hispanic), La Huerta (15.4% Hispanic), Happy Valley (32.4% Hispanic), and Malaga (14.2% Hispanic). Livingston Wheeler is less Hispanic than neighboring Loving (89.6% Hispanic).

Livingston Wheeler's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Livingston Wheeler, 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 Livingston Wheeler is lower than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Livingston Wheeler ranks 206th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Livingston Wheeler's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Livingston Wheeler's population has decreased from 2.9% to 0.0%.

Livingston Wheeler is less Native American/Other than neighboring Carlsbad (1.6% Native American/Other).

Livingston Wheeler's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Livingston Wheeler, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Livingston Wheeler is slightly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Livingston Wheeler ranks 86th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Livingston Wheeler's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Livingston Wheeler's population has decreased from 4.5% to 0.0%.

Livingston Wheeler is less Multiracial than neighboring Carlsbad (2.3% Multiracial), and Happy Valley (3.4% 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.