Los Chaves, NM Demographics

A map of Los Chaves's Population by Race

Los Chaves, New Mexico has an estimated population of 4,838, a decrease from the 4,997 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 57.9% Hispanic, 35.2% White, 5.2% Multiracial, 1.0% Black, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Los Chaves, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Los Chaves has become slightly 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 Los Chaves, that probability was 52.8% in 2020 and 53.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Los Chaves is ranked the 48th 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 Chaves was ranked the 48th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Los Chaves's White Population

1,702 residents of Los Chaves, or 35.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Los Chaves is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Los Chaves ranks 253rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Los Chaves's White population has declined by an estimated 4.6%. White residents' share of Los Chaves's population has decreased from 35.7% to 35.2%.

Los Chaves is more White than neighboring Adelino (19.8% White), Belen (26.1% White), Sausal (26.2% White), and Los Lunas (29.4% White). Los Chaves is less White than neighboring Tome (55% White).

Los Chaves's Black Population

47 residents of Los Chaves, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Los Chaves is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Los Chaves ranks 226th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Los Chaves's Black population has grown by an estimated 176.5%. Black residents' share of Los Chaves's population has increased from 0.3% to 1.0%.

Los Chaves is more Black than neighboring Tome (0% Black), Adelino (0% Black), and Belen (0.9% Black). Los Chaves is less Black than neighboring Sausal (5.6% Black), and Los Lunas (2% Black).

Los Chaves's Asian Population

0 residents of Los Chaves, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Los Chaves is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Los Chaves ranks 282nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

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

Los Chaves is less Asian than neighboring Belen (0.2% Asian), and Los Lunas (2.2% Asian).

Los Chaves's Hispanic Population

2,803 residents of Los Chaves, or 57.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Los Chaves is higher than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Los Chaves ranks 182nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Los Chaves's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 4.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Los Chaves's population has decreased from 58.6% to 57.9%.

Los Chaves is more Hispanic than neighboring Tome (36.8% Hispanic), and Sausal (53.8% Hispanic). Los Chaves is less Hispanic than neighboring Adelino (80.2% Hispanic), Belen (68.2% Hispanic), and Los Lunas (58.7% Hispanic).

Los Chaves's Native American/Other Population

33 residents of Los Chaves, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Los Chaves is lower than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Los Chaves ranks 225th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Los Chaves's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 73.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Los Chaves's population has decreased from 2.5% to 0.7%.

Los Chaves is more Native American/Other than neighboring Tome (0% Native American/Other), Adelino (0% Native American/Other), and Sausal (0% Native American/Other). Los Chaves is less Native American/Other than neighboring Belen (1.3% Native American/Other), and Los Lunas (5.5% Native American/Other).

Los Chaves's Multiracial Population

253 residents of Los Chaves, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Los Chaves is slightly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Los Chaves ranks 210th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Los Chaves's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 80.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Los Chaves's population has increased from 2.8% to 5.2%.

Los Chaves is more Multiracial than neighboring Adelino (0% Multiracial), Belen (3.2% Multiracial), and Los Lunas (2.2% Multiracial). Los Chaves is less Multiracial than neighboring Tome (8.2% Multiracial), and Sausal (14.3% 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.