Los Cerrillos, NM Demographics

A map of Los Cerrillos's Population by Race

Los Cerrillos, New Mexico has an estimated population of 241, a decrease from the 258 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 75.9% White, 24.1% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Los Cerrillos, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Los Cerrillos 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 Los Cerrillos, that probability was 55.0% in 2020 and 36.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Los Cerrillos is ranked the 343rd 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). Los Cerrillos was ranked the 326th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Los Cerrillos's White Population

183 residents of Los Cerrillos, or 75.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Los Cerrillos is significantly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Los Cerrillos ranks 156th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Los Cerrillos's White population has grown by an estimated 28.0%. White residents' share of Los Cerrillos's population has increased from 55.4% to 75.9%.

Los Cerrillos is more White than neighboring La Cienega (24.8% White), Galisteo (36.8% White), Valle Vista (5.6% White), and La Bajada (0% White). Los Cerrillos is less White than neighboring Madrid (89.7% White).

Los Cerrillos's Black Population

0 residents of Los Cerrillos, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Los Cerrillos is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Los Cerrillos ranks 52nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Los Cerrillos's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Los Cerrillos's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.0%.

Los Cerrillos's Asian Population

0 residents of Los Cerrillos, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Los Cerrillos is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Los Cerrillos ranks 30th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Los Cerrillos's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Los Cerrillos's population has decreased from 1.9% to 0.0%.

Los Cerrillos is less Asian than neighboring La Cienega (0.5% Asian).

Los Cerrillos's Hispanic Population

58 residents of Los Cerrillos, or 24.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Los Cerrillos is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Los Cerrillos ranks 274th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Los Cerrillos's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 40.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Los Cerrillos's population has decreased from 37.6% to 24.1%.

Los Cerrillos is more Hispanic than neighboring Madrid (0% Hispanic). Los Cerrillos is less Hispanic than neighboring La Cienega (73.6% Hispanic), Galisteo (45.5% Hispanic), Valle Vista (94.4% Hispanic), and La Bajada (100% Hispanic).

Los Cerrillos's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Los Cerrillos, 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 Los Cerrillos is lower than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Los Cerrillos ranks 391st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Los Cerrillos's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Los Cerrillos's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Los Cerrillos is less Native American/Other than neighboring La Cienega (0.4% Native American/Other), and Galisteo (11.7% Native American/Other).

Los Cerrillos's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Los Cerrillos, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Los Cerrillos is slightly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Los Cerrillos ranks 220th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Los Cerrillos's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Los Cerrillos's population has decreased from 2.7% to 0.0%.

Los Cerrillos is less Multiracial than neighboring Madrid (10.3% Multiracial), La Cienega (0.6% Multiracial), and Galisteo (6.1% 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.