Ojo Encino, NM Demographics

A map of Ojo Encino's Population by Race

Ojo Encino, New Mexico has an estimated population of 470, a dramatic increase from the 222 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.3% Native American/Other, 3.2% Multiracial, 1.9% White, 0.6% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ojo Encino, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ojo Encino has become considerably less 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 Ojo Encino, that probability was 27.5% in 2020 and 11.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ojo Encino is ranked the 256th 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). Ojo Encino was ranked the 343rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ojo Encino's White Population

9 residents of Ojo Encino, or 1.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ojo Encino is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Ojo Encino ranks 446th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ojo Encino's White population has declined by an estimated 25.0%. White residents' share of Ojo Encino's population has decreased from 5.4% to 1.9%.

Ojo Encino is more White than neighboring Pueblo Pintado (0% White), Lybrook (0% White), and San Luis (0% White). Ojo Encino is less White than neighboring Torreon CDP (Sandoval County) (20.2% White), and Cuba (19% White).

Ojo Encino's Black Population

0 residents of Ojo Encino, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ojo Encino is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Ojo Encino ranks 191st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ojo Encino's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Ojo Encino's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Ojo Encino's Asian Population

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

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

Ojo Encino's Hispanic Population

3 residents of Ojo Encino, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ojo Encino is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Ojo Encino ranks 459th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ojo Encino's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 78.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Ojo Encino's population has decreased from 6.3% to 0.6%.

Ojo Encino is more Hispanic than neighboring Lybrook (0% Hispanic), and San Luis (0% Hispanic). Ojo Encino is less Hispanic than neighboring Torreon CDP (Sandoval County) (6.6% Hispanic), Pueblo Pintado (3.2% Hispanic), and Cuba (76.2% Hispanic).

Ojo Encino's Native American/Other Population

443 residents of Ojo Encino, or 94.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Ojo Encino is significantly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Ojo Encino ranks 59th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ojo Encino's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 135.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ojo Encino's population has increased from 84.7% to 94.3%.

Ojo Encino is more Native American/Other than neighboring Torreon CDP (Sandoval County) (72.9% Native American/Other), Cuba (0% Native American/Other), and San Luis (0% Native American/Other). Ojo Encino is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pueblo Pintado (96.8% Native American/Other), and Lybrook (100% Native American/Other).

Ojo Encino's Multiracial Population

15 residents of Ojo Encino, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ojo Encino is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Ojo Encino ranks 168th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ojo Encino's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 114.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Ojo Encino's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.2%.

Ojo Encino is more Multiracial than neighboring Torreon CDP (Sandoval County) (0.3% Multiracial), Pueblo Pintado (0% Multiracial), Lybrook (0% Multiracial), and San Luis (0% Multiracial). Ojo Encino is less Multiracial than neighboring Cuba (4.8% 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.