North Light Plant, NM Demographics

A map of North Light Plant's Population by Race

North Light Plant, New Mexico has an estimated population of 579, an increase from the 556 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 42.0% Hispanic, 26.8% Multiracial, 19.7% Native American/Other, 11.6% White, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of North Light Plant, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

North Light Plant has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 North Light Plant, that probability was 59.9% in 2020 and 70.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

North Light Plant is ranked the 225th 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). North Light Plant was ranked the 230th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

North Light Plant's White Population

67 residents of North Light Plant, or 11.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in North Light Plant is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. North Light Plant ranks 152nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Light Plant's White population has declined by an estimated 78.5%. White residents' share of North Light Plant's population has decreased from 55.9% to 11.6%.

North Light Plant is less White than neighboring Spencerville (49.8% White), Aztec (55.8% White), Center Point (84.1% White), South River (65% White), and Flora Vista (58.2% White).

North Light Plant's Black Population

0 residents of North Light Plant, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in North Light Plant is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. North Light Plant ranks 102nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Light Plant's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of North Light Plant's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

North Light Plant is less Black than neighboring Center Point (1.4% Black), South River (13% Black), and Flora Vista (1.5% Black).

North Light Plant's Asian Population

0 residents of North Light Plant, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in North Light Plant is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. North Light Plant ranks 199th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Light Plant's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of North Light Plant's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

North Light Plant is less Asian than neighboring Aztec (0.4% Asian), and Center Point (1.7% Asian).

North Light Plant's Hispanic Population

243 residents of North Light Plant, or 42.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in North Light Plant is lower than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. North Light Plant ranks 312th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Light Plant's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 62.0%. Hispanic residents' share of North Light Plant's population has increased from 27.0% to 42.0%.

North Light Plant is more Hispanic than neighboring Spencerville (17.8% Hispanic), Aztec (18.6% Hispanic), Center Point (7.2% Hispanic), South River (16.3% Hispanic), and Flora Vista (23% Hispanic).

North Light Plant's Native American/Other Population

114 residents of North Light Plant, or 19.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in North Light Plant is considerably higher than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. North Light Plant ranks 116th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Light Plant's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 72.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of North Light Plant's population has increased from 11.9% to 19.7%.

North Light Plant is more Native American/Other than neighboring Aztec (19% Native American/Other), Center Point (2.2% Native American/Other), South River (5% Native American/Other), and Flora Vista (15.3% Native American/Other). North Light Plant is less Native American/Other than neighboring Spencerville (30.5% Native American/Other).

North Light Plant's Multiracial Population

155 residents of North Light Plant, or 26.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in North Light Plant is significantly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. North Light Plant ranks 114th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Light Plant's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 604.5%. Multiracial residents' share of North Light Plant's population has increased from 4.0% to 26.8%.

North Light Plant is more Multiracial than neighboring Spencerville (1.9% Multiracial), Aztec (6.2% Multiracial), Center Point (3.4% Multiracial), South River (0.7% Multiracial), and Flora Vista (2% 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.