Magdalena, NM Demographics

A map of Magdalena's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	426	395	43.6%	49.0%
White	413	288	42.3%	35.7%
Native American/Other	137	80	14.0%	9.9%
Black	0	4	0.0%	0.5%
Asian	0	1	0.0%	0.1%
Multiracial	0	38	0.0%	4.7%

Magdalena, New Mexico has an estimated population of 976, a large increase from the 806 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 43.6% Hispanic, 42.3% White, 14.0% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Magdalena, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Magdalena has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Magdalena, that probability was 62.0% in 2020 and 61.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Magdalena is ranked the 165th 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). Magdalena was ranked the 185th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Magdalena's White Population

413 residents of Magdalena, or 42.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Magdalena is higher than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Magdalena ranks 252nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Magdalena's White population has grown by an estimated 43.4%. White residents' share of Magdalena's population has increased from 35.7% to 42.3%.

Magdalena is more White than neighboring Polvadera (21.5% White), Socorro (27.6% White), and Escondida (0% White). Magdalena is less White than neighboring Lemitar (82.9% White), and Chamizal (100% White).

Magdalena's Black Population

0 residents of Magdalena, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Magdalena is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Magdalena ranks 182nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Magdalena's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Magdalena's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Magdalena is less Black than neighboring Socorro (0.6% Black).

Magdalena's Asian Population

0 residents of Magdalena, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Magdalena is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Magdalena ranks 271st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

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

Magdalena is less Asian than neighboring Socorro (3.2% Asian).

Magdalena's Hispanic Population

426 residents of Magdalena, or 43.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Magdalena is slightly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Magdalena ranks 234th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Magdalena's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 7.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Magdalena's population has decreased from 49.0% to 43.6%.

Magdalena is more Hispanic than neighboring Lemitar (17.1% Hispanic), Escondida (0% Hispanic), and Chamizal (0% Hispanic). Magdalena is less Hispanic than neighboring Polvadera (78.5% Hispanic), and Socorro (48.1% Hispanic).

Magdalena's Native American/Other Population

137 residents of Magdalena, or 14.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Magdalena is slightly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Magdalena ranks 123rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Magdalena's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 71.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Magdalena's population has increased from 9.9% to 14.0%.

Magdalena is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lemitar (0% Native American/Other), Polvadera (0% Native American/Other), Escondida (0% Native American/Other), and Chamizal (0% Native American/Other). Magdalena is less Native American/Other than neighboring Socorro (14.3% Native American/Other).

Magdalena's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Magdalena, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Magdalena is slightly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Magdalena ranks 79th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Magdalena's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Magdalena's population has decreased from 4.7% to 0.0%.

Magdalena is less Multiracial than neighboring Socorro (6.2% 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.