Paraje, NM Demographics

A map of Paraje's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Native American/Other	1,278	674	95.9%	95.6%
Hispanic	32	13	2.4%	1.8%
White	19	7	1.4%	1.0%
Black	4	0	0.3%	0.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Multiracial	0	11	0.0%	1.6%

Paraje, New Mexico has an estimated population of 1,333, a dramatic increase from the 705 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.9% Native American/Other, 2.4% Hispanic, 1.4% White, 0.3% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Paraje, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Paraje has become slightly 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 Paraje, that probability was 8.5% in 2020 and 8.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Paraje is ranked the 129th 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). Paraje was ranked the 209th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Paraje's White Population

19 residents of Paraje, or 1.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Paraje is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Paraje ranks 485th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paraje's White population has grown by an estimated 171.4%. White residents' share of Paraje's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

Paraje is more White than neighboring Seama (0% White), Laguna (1.1% White), Encinal (0% White), and Cubero (0% White). Paraje is less White than neighboring North Acomita Village (7.1% White).

Paraje's Black Population

4 residents of Paraje, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Paraje is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Paraje ranks 304th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paraje's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 4. Black residents' share of Paraje's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Paraje is more Black than neighboring Seama (0% Black), Laguna (0% Black), Encinal (0% Black), Cubero (0% Black), and North Acomita Village (0% Black).

Paraje's Asian Population

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

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

Paraje is less Asian than neighboring Seama (0.2% Asian).

Paraje's Hispanic Population

32 residents of Paraje, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Paraje is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Paraje ranks 503rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paraje's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 146.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Paraje's population has increased from 1.8% to 2.4%.

Paraje is more Hispanic than neighboring Seama (0% Hispanic), Laguna (1.1% Hispanic), Encinal (0% Hispanic), and Cubero (0% Hispanic). Paraje is less Hispanic than neighboring North Acomita Village (4.3% Hispanic).

Paraje's Native American/Other Population

1,278 residents of Paraje, or 95.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Paraje is significantly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Paraje ranks 29th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paraje's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 89.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Paraje's population has remained roughly unchanged at 95.9%.

Paraje is more Native American/Other than neighboring Encinal (0% Native American/Other), Cubero (0% Native American/Other), and North Acomita Village (82.6% Native American/Other). Paraje is less Native American/Other than neighboring Seama (99.8% Native American/Other), and Laguna (97.8% Native American/Other).

Paraje's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Paraje, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Paraje is slightly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Paraje ranks 350th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paraje's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Paraje's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.0%.

Paraje is less Multiracial than neighboring North Acomita Village (6% 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.