Nenahnezad, NM Demographics

A map of Nenahnezad's Population by Race

Nenahnezad, New Mexico has an estimated population of 406, a large decrease from the 576 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.1% Native American/Other, 3.7% Multiracial, 1.7% White, 1.5% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Nenahnezad, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Nenahnezad has become 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 Nenahnezad, that probability was 11.3% in 2020 and 13.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Nenahnezad is ranked the 280th 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). Nenahnezad was ranked the 227th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Nenahnezad's White Population

7 residents of Nenahnezad, or 1.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Nenahnezad is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Nenahnezad ranks 483rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nenahnezad's White population has grown by an estimated 16.7%. White residents' share of Nenahnezad's population has increased from 1.0% to 1.7%.

Nenahnezad is more White than neighboring Ojo Amarillo (0% White), and Upper Fruitland (0.3% White). Nenahnezad is less White than neighboring Fruitland (9.9% White), Waterflow (39% White), and Kirtland (34.8% White).

Nenahnezad's Black Population

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

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

Nenahnezad's Asian Population

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

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

Nenahnezad is less Asian than neighboring Waterflow (3.5% Asian), and Kirtland (5.4% Asian).

Nenahnezad's Hispanic Population

6 residents of Nenahnezad, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Nenahnezad is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Nenahnezad ranks 489th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nenahnezad's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 60.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Nenahnezad's population has decreased from 2.6% to 1.5%.

Nenahnezad is more Hispanic than neighboring Fruitland (0% Hispanic). Nenahnezad is less Hispanic than neighboring Waterflow (19.9% Hispanic), Kirtland (23.4% Hispanic), Ojo Amarillo (3.4% Hispanic), and Upper Fruitland (5.1% Hispanic).

Nenahnezad's Native American/Other Population

378 residents of Nenahnezad, or 93.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Nenahnezad is significantly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Nenahnezad ranks 33rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nenahnezad's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 30.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Nenahnezad's population has decreased from 94.1% to 93.1%.

Nenahnezad is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fruitland (84.1% Native American/Other), Waterflow (37.5% Native American/Other), Kirtland (31.4% Native American/Other), and Upper Fruitland (90.8% Native American/Other). Nenahnezad is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ojo Amarillo (93.2% Native American/Other).

Nenahnezad's Multiracial Population

15 residents of Nenahnezad, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Nenahnezad is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Nenahnezad ranks 273rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nenahnezad's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 15.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Nenahnezad's population has increased from 2.3% to 3.7%.

Nenahnezad is more Multiracial than neighboring Waterflow (0% Multiracial), and Ojo Amarillo (3.4% Multiracial). Nenahnezad is less Multiracial than neighboring Fruitland (5.9% Multiracial), and Kirtland (4.9% 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.