Newcomb, NM Demographics

A map of Newcomb's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Native American/Other	354	434	85.3%	87.9%
White	25	10	6.0%	2.0%
Asian	14	29	3.4%	5.9%
Hispanic	12	7	2.9%	1.4%
Multiracial	10	10	2.4%	2.0%
Black	0	4	0.0%	0.8%

Newcomb, New Mexico has an estimated population of 415, a large decrease from the 494 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.3% Native American/Other, 6.0% White, 3.4% Asian, 2.9% Hispanic, 2.4% Multiracial, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Newcomb, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Newcomb 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 Newcomb, that probability was 22.4% in 2020 and 26.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Newcomb is ranked the 276th 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). Newcomb was ranked the 240th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Newcomb's White Population

25 residents of Newcomb, or 6.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Newcomb is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Newcomb ranks 474th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newcomb's White population has grown by an estimated 150.0%. White residents' share of Newcomb's population has increased from 2.0% to 6.0%.

Newcomb is more White than neighboring Sheep Springs (0% White), Sanostee (0% White), Naschitti (0.6% White), Crystal (2.1% White), and Tohatchi (1.3% White).

Newcomb's Black Population

0 residents of Newcomb, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Newcomb is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Newcomb ranks 116th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newcomb's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Newcomb's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Newcomb's Asian Population

14 residents of Newcomb, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Newcomb is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Newcomb ranks 2nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newcomb's Asian population has declined by an estimated 51.7%. Asian residents' share of Newcomb's population has decreased from 5.9% to 3.4%.

Newcomb is more Asian than neighboring Sheep Springs (0% Asian), Sanostee (0% Asian), Naschitti (0% Asian), and Crystal (0% Asian). Newcomb is less Asian than neighboring Tohatchi (6.7% Asian).

Newcomb's Hispanic Population

12 residents of Newcomb, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Newcomb is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Newcomb ranks 511th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newcomb's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 71.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Newcomb's population has increased from 1.4% to 2.9%.

Newcomb is more Hispanic than neighboring Sheep Springs (2.8% Hispanic), Sanostee (0% Hispanic), Naschitti (0.8% Hispanic), and Crystal (2.4% Hispanic). Newcomb is less Hispanic than neighboring Tohatchi (3.7% Hispanic).

Newcomb's Native American/Other Population

354 residents of Newcomb, or 85.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Newcomb is significantly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Newcomb ranks 53rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newcomb's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 18.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Newcomb's population has decreased from 87.9% to 85.3%.

Newcomb is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sheep Springs (97.2% Native American/Other), Sanostee (100% Native American/Other), Naschitti (97% Native American/Other), Crystal (94.1% Native American/Other), and Tohatchi (88.3% Native American/Other).

Newcomb's Multiracial Population

10 residents of Newcomb, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Newcomb is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Newcomb ranks 305th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newcomb's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Newcomb's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.4%.

Newcomb is more Multiracial than neighboring Sheep Springs (0% Multiracial), Sanostee (0% Multiracial), Naschitti (1.7% Multiracial), Crystal (1.4% Multiracial), and Tohatchi (0% 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.