Paa-Ko, NM Demographics

A map of Paa-Ko's Population by Race

Paa-Ko, New Mexico has an estimated population of 743, a decrease from the 818 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.9% White, 10.4% Hispanic, 3.8% Asian, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Paa-Ko, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Paa-Ko 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 Paa-Ko, that probability was 33.5% in 2020 and 25.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Paa-Ko is ranked the 191st 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). Paa-Ko was ranked the 182nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Paa-Ko's White Population

638 residents of Paa-Ko, or 85.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Paa-Ko is significantly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Paa-Ko ranks 38th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paa-Ko's White population has declined by an estimated 3.2%. White residents' share of Paa-Ko's population has increased from 80.6% to 85.9%.

Paa-Ko is more White than neighboring La Madera CDP (Sandoval County) (67.1% White), San Antonito CDP (Bernalillo County) (68.3% White), Sandia Knolls (75.1% White), and Cedar Crest (78.7% White). Paa-Ko is less White than neighboring Sandia Park (95.8% White).

Paa-Ko's Black Population

0 residents of Paa-Ko, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Paa-Ko is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Paa-Ko ranks 218th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

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

Paa-Ko's Asian Population

28 residents of Paa-Ko, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Paa-Ko is slightly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Paa-Ko ranks 33rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paa-Ko's Asian population has grown by an estimated 86.7%. Asian residents' share of Paa-Ko's population has increased from 1.8% to 3.8%.

Paa-Ko is more Asian than neighboring La Madera CDP (Sandoval County) (3.4% Asian), San Antonito CDP (Bernalillo County) (0% Asian), Sandia Park (0% Asian), Sandia Knolls (0% Asian), and Cedar Crest (0.8% Asian).

Paa-Ko's Hispanic Population

77 residents of Paa-Ko, or 10.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Paa-Ko is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Paa-Ko ranks 414th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paa-Ko's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 19.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Paa-Ko's population has decreased from 11.7% to 10.4%.

Paa-Ko is more Hispanic than neighboring Sandia Park (4.2% Hispanic). Paa-Ko is less Hispanic than neighboring La Madera CDP (Sandoval County) (19.9% Hispanic), San Antonito CDP (Bernalillo County) (22.1% Hispanic), Sandia Knolls (20.4% Hispanic), and Cedar Crest (15.1% Hispanic).

Paa-Ko's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Paa-Ko, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Paa-Ko is lower than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Paa-Ko ranks 370th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paa-Ko's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Paa-Ko's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Paa-Ko is less Native American/Other than neighboring San Antonito CDP (Bernalillo County) (0.9% Native American/Other), Sandia Knolls (3.4% Native American/Other), and Cedar Crest (0.2% Native American/Other).

Paa-Ko's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Paa-Ko, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Paa-Ko is slightly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Paa-Ko ranks 84th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paa-Ko's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Paa-Ko's population has decreased from 4.5% to 0.0%.

Paa-Ko is less Multiracial than neighboring La Madera CDP (Sandoval County) (9.6% Multiracial), San Antonito CDP (Bernalillo County) (8.7% Multiracial), Sandia Knolls (1.1% Multiracial), and Cedar Crest (5.2% 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.