Middle Mesa, NM Demographics

A map of Middle Mesa's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Native American/Other	73	15	36.9%	7.5%
Hispanic	66	57	33.3%	28.5%
White	59	119	29.8%	59.5%
Black	0	1	0.0%	0.5%
Asian	0	2	0.0%	1.0%
Multiracial	0	6	0.0%	3.0%

Middle Mesa, New Mexico has an estimated population of 198, a less than 1% change from the 200 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 36.9% Native American/Other, 33.3% Hispanic, 29.8% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Middle Mesa, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Middle Mesa has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more 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 Middle Mesa, that probability was 55.8% in 2020 and 66.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Middle Mesa is ranked the 360th 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). Middle Mesa was ranked the 355th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Middle Mesa's White Population

59 residents of Middle Mesa, or 29.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Middle Mesa is lower than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Middle Mesa ranks 139th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Middle Mesa's White population has declined by an estimated 50.4%. White residents' share of Middle Mesa's population has decreased from 59.5% to 29.8%.

Middle Mesa is less White than neighboring La Boca (100% White), Arboles (50.9% White), Southern Ute (44.8% White), Ignacio (36.9% White), and Navajo Dam (41.6% White).

Middle Mesa's Black Population

0 residents of Middle Mesa, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Middle Mesa is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Middle Mesa ranks 180th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

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

Middle Mesa's Asian Population

0 residents of Middle Mesa, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Middle Mesa is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Middle Mesa ranks 92nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Middle Mesa's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Middle Mesa's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Middle Mesa is less Asian than neighboring Ignacio (2% Asian).

Middle Mesa's Hispanic Population

66 residents of Middle Mesa, or 33.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Middle Mesa is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Middle Mesa ranks 306th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Middle Mesa's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 15.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Middle Mesa's population has increased from 28.5% to 33.3%.

Middle Mesa is more Hispanic than neighboring La Boca (0% Hispanic), and Southern Ute (14.9% Hispanic). Middle Mesa is less Hispanic than neighboring Arboles (44% Hispanic), Ignacio (38.5% Hispanic), and Navajo Dam (49.4% Hispanic).

Middle Mesa's Native American/Other Population

73 residents of Middle Mesa, or 36.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Middle Mesa is significantly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Middle Mesa ranks 133rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Middle Mesa's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 386.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Middle Mesa's population has increased from 7.5% to 36.9%.

Middle Mesa is more Native American/Other than neighboring La Boca (0% Native American/Other), Arboles (2.1% Native American/Other), Ignacio (21.4% Native American/Other), and Navajo Dam (3% Native American/Other). Middle Mesa is less Native American/Other than neighboring Southern Ute (40.3% Native American/Other).

Middle Mesa's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Middle Mesa, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Middle Mesa is slightly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Middle Mesa ranks 184th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Middle Mesa's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Middle Mesa's population has decreased from 3.0% to 0.0%.

Middle Mesa is less Multiracial than neighboring Arboles (3.1% Multiracial), Ignacio (1.2% Multiracial), and Navajo Dam (5.9% 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.