Picuris Pueblo, NM Demographics

A map of Picuris Pueblo's Population by Race

Picuris Pueblo, New Mexico has an estimated population of 50, a dramatic decrease from the 83 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 78.0% Native American/Other, 14.0% Multiracial, 4.0% White, 4.0% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Picuris Pueblo, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Picuris Pueblo 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 Picuris Pueblo, that probability was 33.4% in 2020 and 36.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Picuris Pueblo is ranked the 453rd 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). Picuris Pueblo was ranked the 448th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Picuris Pueblo's White Population

2 residents of Picuris Pueblo, or 4.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Picuris Pueblo is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Picuris Pueblo ranks 451st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Picuris Pueblo's White population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. White residents' share of Picuris Pueblo's population has decreased from 4.8% to 4.0%.

Picuris Pueblo is less White than neighboring Rio Lucio (5.6% White), Peñasco (12.6% White), Vadito (18.6% White), Chamisal (13% White), and Ojo Sarco (73.2% White).

Picuris Pueblo's Black Population

0 residents of Picuris Pueblo, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Picuris Pueblo is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Picuris Pueblo ranks 304th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

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

Picuris Pueblo's Asian Population

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

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

Picuris Pueblo is less Asian than neighboring Vadito (0.8% Asian).

Picuris Pueblo's Hispanic Population

2 residents of Picuris Pueblo, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Picuris Pueblo is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Picuris Pueblo ranks 429th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Picuris Pueblo's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 75.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Picuris Pueblo's population has decreased from 9.6% to 4.0%.

Picuris Pueblo is less Hispanic than neighboring Rio Lucio (92% Hispanic), Peñasco (86.3% Hispanic), Vadito (80.7% Hispanic), Chamisal (86.3% Hispanic), and Ojo Sarco (26.8% Hispanic).

Picuris Pueblo's Native American/Other Population

39 residents of Picuris Pueblo, or 78.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Picuris Pueblo is significantly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Picuris Pueblo ranks 64th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Picuris Pueblo's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 41.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Picuris Pueblo's population has decreased from 80.7% to 78.0%.

Picuris Pueblo is more Native American/Other than neighboring Rio Lucio (1.6% Native American/Other), Peñasco (0.9% Native American/Other), Vadito (0% Native American/Other), Chamisal (0% Native American/Other), and Ojo Sarco (0% Native American/Other).

Picuris Pueblo's Multiracial Population

7 residents of Picuris Pueblo, or 14.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Picuris Pueblo is considerably higher than in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Picuris Pueblo ranks 76th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Picuris Pueblo's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 75.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Picuris Pueblo's population has increased from 4.8% to 14.0%.

Picuris Pueblo is more Multiracial than neighboring Rio Lucio (0.8% Multiracial), Peñasco (0.2% Multiracial), Vadito (0% Multiracial), Chamisal (0.7% Multiracial), and Ojo Sarco (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.