Navajo Dam, NM Demographics

A map of Navajo Dam's Population by Race

Navajo Dam, New Mexico has an estimated population of 269, an increase from the 253 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 49.4% Hispanic, 41.6% White, 5.9% Multiracial, 3.0% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Navajo Dam, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Navajo Dam has become considerably more 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 Navajo Dam, that probability was 47.7% in 2020 and 57.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Navajo Dam is ranked the 329th 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). Navajo Dam was ranked the 329th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Navajo Dam's White Population

112 residents of Navajo Dam, or 41.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Navajo Dam is higher than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Navajo Dam ranks 103rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Navajo Dam's White population has declined by an estimated 35.6%. White residents' share of Navajo Dam's population has decreased from 68.8% to 41.6%.

Navajo Dam is more White than neighboring Middle Mesa (29.8% White). Navajo Dam is less White than neighboring La Boca (100% White), Turley (53.8% White), Blanco (55.9% White), and Southern Ute (44.8% White).

Navajo Dam's Black Population

0 residents of Navajo Dam, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Navajo Dam is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Navajo Dam ranks 208th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

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

Navajo Dam's Asian Population

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

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

Navajo Dam's Hispanic Population

133 residents of Navajo Dam, or 49.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Navajo Dam is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Navajo Dam ranks 352nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Navajo Dam's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 150.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Navajo Dam's population has increased from 20.9% to 49.4%.

Navajo Dam is more Hispanic than neighboring La Boca (0% Hispanic), Turley (46.2% Hispanic), Blanco (28.5% Hispanic), Middle Mesa (33.3% Hispanic), and Southern Ute (14.9% Hispanic).

Navajo Dam's Native American/Other Population

8 residents of Navajo Dam, or 3.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Navajo Dam is lower than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Navajo Dam ranks 235th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Navajo Dam's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 33.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Navajo Dam's population has increased from 2.4% to 3.0%.

Navajo Dam is more Native American/Other than neighboring La Boca (0% Native American/Other), and Turley (0% Native American/Other). Navajo Dam is less Native American/Other than neighboring Middle Mesa (36.9% Native American/Other), and Southern Ute (40.3% Native American/Other).

Navajo Dam's Multiracial Population

16 residents of Navajo Dam, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Navajo Dam is slightly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Navajo Dam ranks 23rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Navajo Dam's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 15.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Navajo Dam's population has decreased from 7.5% to 5.9%.

Navajo Dam is more Multiracial than neighboring La Boca (0% Multiracial), Turley (0% Multiracial), Middle Mesa (0% Multiracial), and Southern Ute (0% Multiracial). Navajo Dam is less Multiracial than neighboring Blanco (12.6% 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.