Placitas CDP (Sandoval County), NM Demographics

A map of Placitas CDP (Sandoval County)'s Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,122	3,671	73.9%	72.8%
Hispanic	603	1,004	14.3%	19.9%
Native American/Other	285	93	6.7%	1.8%
Multiracial	132	145	3.1%	2.9%
Asian	67	68	1.6%	1.3%
Black	14	60	0.3%	1.2%

Placitas CDP (Sandoval County), New Mexico has an estimated population of 4,223, a large decrease from the 5,041 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 73.9% White, 14.3% Hispanic, 6.7% Native American/Other, 3.1% Multiracial, 1.6% Asian, and 0.3% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Placitas CDP (Sandoval County), with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Placitas CDP (Sandoval County) is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Placitas CDP (Sandoval County), that probability was 42.9% in 2020 and 42.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Placitas CDP (Sandoval County) is ranked the 54th 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). Placitas CDP (Sandoval County) was ranked the 47th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Placitas CDP (Sandoval County)'s White Population

3,122 residents of Placitas CDP (Sandoval County), or 73.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Placitas CDP (Sandoval County) is significantly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Placitas CDP (Sandoval County) ranks 82nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Placitas CDP (Sandoval County)'s White population has declined by an estimated 15.0%. White residents' share of Placitas CDP (Sandoval County)'s population has increased from 72.8% to 73.9%.

Placitas CDP (Sandoval County) is more White than neighboring Algodones (17.1% White), Santa Ana Pueblo (0% White), Bernalillo (28.4% White), San Felipe Pueblo (0% White), and La Madera CDP (Sandoval County) (67.1% White).

Placitas CDP (Sandoval County)'s Black Population

14 residents of Placitas CDP (Sandoval County), or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Placitas CDP (Sandoval County) is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Placitas CDP (Sandoval County) ranks 72nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Placitas CDP (Sandoval County)'s Black population has declined by an estimated 76.7%. Black residents' share of Placitas CDP (Sandoval County)'s population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.3%.

Placitas CDP (Sandoval County) is more Black than neighboring Algodones (0% Black), Santa Ana Pueblo (0% Black), Bernalillo (0.2% Black), San Felipe Pueblo (0% Black), and La Madera CDP (Sandoval County) (0% Black).

Placitas CDP (Sandoval County)'s Asian Population

67 residents of Placitas CDP (Sandoval County), or 1.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Placitas CDP (Sandoval County) is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Placitas CDP (Sandoval County) ranks 58th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Placitas CDP (Sandoval County)'s Asian population has declined by an estimated 1.5%. Asian residents' share of Placitas CDP (Sandoval County)'s population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.6%.

Placitas CDP (Sandoval County) is more Asian than neighboring Algodones (0% Asian), Santa Ana Pueblo (0% Asian), Bernalillo (0.2% Asian), and San Felipe Pueblo (0% Asian). Placitas CDP (Sandoval County) is less Asian than neighboring La Madera CDP (Sandoval County) (3.4% Asian).

Placitas CDP (Sandoval County)'s Hispanic Population

603 residents of Placitas CDP (Sandoval County), or 14.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Placitas CDP (Sandoval County) is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Placitas CDP (Sandoval County) ranks 360th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Placitas CDP (Sandoval County)'s Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 39.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Placitas CDP (Sandoval County)'s population has decreased from 19.9% to 14.3%.

Placitas CDP (Sandoval County) is more Hispanic than neighboring Santa Ana Pueblo (2.3% Hispanic), and San Felipe Pueblo (0.5% Hispanic). Placitas CDP (Sandoval County) is less Hispanic than neighboring Algodones (68.8% Hispanic), Bernalillo (66% Hispanic), and La Madera CDP (Sandoval County) (19.9% Hispanic).

Placitas CDP (Sandoval County)'s Native American/Other Population

285 residents of Placitas CDP (Sandoval County), or 6.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Placitas CDP (Sandoval County) is slightly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Placitas CDP (Sandoval County) ranks 281st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Placitas CDP (Sandoval County)'s Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 206.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Placitas CDP (Sandoval County)'s population has increased from 1.8% to 6.7%.

Placitas CDP (Sandoval County) is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bernalillo (1.7% Native American/Other), and La Madera CDP (Sandoval County) (0% Native American/Other). Placitas CDP (Sandoval County) is less Native American/Other than neighboring Algodones (13.6% Native American/Other), Santa Ana Pueblo (97% Native American/Other), and San Felipe Pueblo (99.5% Native American/Other).

Placitas CDP (Sandoval County)'s Multiracial Population

132 residents of Placitas CDP (Sandoval County), or 3.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Placitas CDP (Sandoval County) is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Placitas CDP (Sandoval County) ranks 201st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Placitas CDP (Sandoval County)'s Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 9.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Placitas CDP (Sandoval County)'s population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.1%.

Placitas CDP (Sandoval County) is more Multiracial than neighboring Algodones (0.5% Multiracial), Santa Ana Pueblo (0.7% Multiracial), and San Felipe Pueblo (0% Multiracial). Placitas CDP (Sandoval County) is less Multiracial than neighboring Bernalillo (3.4% Multiracial), and La Madera CDP (Sandoval County) (9.6% 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.