Nakaibito, NM Demographics

A map of Nakaibito's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Native American/Other	241	341	96.0%	96.1%
Hispanic	6	10	2.4%	2.8%
White	4	2	1.6%	0.6%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Multiracial	0	2	0.0%	0.6%

Nakaibito, New Mexico has an estimated population of 251, a large decrease from the 355 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 96.0% Native American/Other, 2.4% Hispanic, 1.6% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Nakaibito, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Nakaibito is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Nakaibito, that probability was 7.6% in 2020 and 7.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Nakaibito is ranked the 336th 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). Nakaibito was ranked the 276th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Nakaibito's White Population

4 residents of Nakaibito, or 1.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Nakaibito is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Nakaibito ranks 499th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nakaibito's White population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. White residents' share of Nakaibito's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.6%.

Nakaibito is more White than neighboring Tohatchi (1.3% White), and Rock Springs (0% White). Nakaibito is less White than neighboring Twin Lakes (3.2% White), Yah-ta-hey (3.2% White), and Brimhall Nizhoni (9.3% White).

Nakaibito's Black Population

0 residents of Nakaibito, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Nakaibito is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Nakaibito ranks 304th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nakaibito's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Nakaibito's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Nakaibito is less Black than neighboring Rock Springs (0.2% Black), and Brimhall Nizhoni (4.1% Black).

Nakaibito's Asian Population

0 residents of Nakaibito, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Nakaibito is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Nakaibito ranks 291st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nakaibito's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Nakaibito's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Nakaibito is less Asian than neighboring Tohatchi (6.7% Asian).

Nakaibito's Hispanic Population

6 residents of Nakaibito, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Nakaibito is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Nakaibito ranks 486th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nakaibito's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 40.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Nakaibito's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.4%.

Nakaibito is more Hispanic than neighboring Twin Lakes (0.4% Hispanic), Rock Springs (0% Hispanic), and Brimhall Nizhoni (0.8% Hispanic). Nakaibito is less Hispanic than neighboring Tohatchi (3.7% Hispanic), and Yah-ta-hey (20.9% Hispanic).

Nakaibito's Native American/Other Population

241 residents of Nakaibito, or 96.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Nakaibito is significantly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Nakaibito ranks 23rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nakaibito's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 29.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Nakaibito's population has remained roughly unchanged at 96.0%.

Nakaibito is more Native American/Other than neighboring Tohatchi (88.3% Native American/Other), Twin Lakes (93.7% Native American/Other), Yah-ta-hey (75.9% Native American/Other), and Brimhall Nizhoni (85.8% Native American/Other). Nakaibito is less Native American/Other than neighboring Rock Springs (99.8% Native American/Other).

Nakaibito's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Nakaibito, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Nakaibito is slightly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Nakaibito ranks 446th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nakaibito's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Nakaibito's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Nakaibito is less Multiracial than neighboring Twin Lakes (2.6% 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.