Pojoaque, NM Demographics

A map of Pojoaque's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	1,524	1,339	65.5%	64.7%
Native American/Other	418	293	18.0%	14.1%
White	312	375	13.4%	18.1%
Multiracial	32	44	1.4%	2.1%
Asian	28	10	1.2%	0.5%
Black	13	10	0.6%	0.5%

Pojoaque, New Mexico has an estimated population of 2,327, a large increase from the 2,071 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 65.5% Hispanic, 18.0% Native American/Other, 13.4% White, 1.4% Multiracial, 1.2% Asian, and 0.6% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Pojoaque, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Pojoaque 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 Pojoaque, that probability was 52.9% in 2020 and 52.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Pojoaque is ranked the 80th 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). Pojoaque was ranked the 85th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Pojoaque's White Population

312 residents of Pojoaque, or 13.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Pojoaque is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Pojoaque ranks 349th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pojoaque's White population has declined by an estimated 16.8%. White residents' share of Pojoaque's population has decreased from 18.1% to 13.4%.

Pojoaque is less White than neighboring Jacona (41.7% White), Cuyamungue (14.7% White), Nambe (18.5% White), Jaconita (31.3% White), and Cuyamungue Grant (25.5% White).

Pojoaque's Black Population

13 residents of Pojoaque, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Pojoaque is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Pojoaque ranks 183rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pojoaque's Black population has grown by an estimated 30.0%. Black residents' share of Pojoaque's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Pojoaque is more Black than neighboring Jacona (0% Black), Cuyamungue (0% Black), Nambe (0% Black), and Jaconita (0% Black). Pojoaque is less Black than neighboring Cuyamungue Grant (2.9% Black).

Pojoaque's Asian Population

28 residents of Pojoaque, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Pojoaque is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Pojoaque ranks 167th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pojoaque's Asian population has grown by an estimated 180.0%. Asian residents' share of Pojoaque's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.2%.

Pojoaque is more Asian than neighboring Jacona (0% Asian), Cuyamungue (0% Asian), Nambe (0.1% Asian), Jaconita (0% Asian), and Cuyamungue Grant (0% Asian).

Pojoaque's Hispanic Population

1,524 residents of Pojoaque, or 65.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Pojoaque is significantly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Pojoaque ranks 152nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pojoaque's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 13.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Pojoaque's population has increased from 64.7% to 65.5%.

Pojoaque is more Hispanic than neighboring Jacona (45.1% Hispanic), and Jaconita (55.6% Hispanic). Pojoaque is less Hispanic than neighboring Cuyamungue (82.7% Hispanic), Nambe (67.3% Hispanic), and Cuyamungue Grant (71.5% Hispanic).

Pojoaque's Native American/Other Population

418 residents of Pojoaque, or 18.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Pojoaque is higher than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Pojoaque ranks 113th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pojoaque's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 42.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Pojoaque's population has increased from 14.1% to 18.0%.

Pojoaque is more Native American/Other than neighboring Jacona (9.5% Native American/Other), Cuyamungue (1.8% Native American/Other), Nambe (10% Native American/Other), Jaconita (5.2% Native American/Other), and Cuyamungue Grant (0% Native American/Other).

Pojoaque's Multiracial Population

32 residents of Pojoaque, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Pojoaque is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Pojoaque ranks 293rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pojoaque's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 27.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Pojoaque's population has decreased from 2.1% to 1.4%.

Pojoaque is more Multiracial than neighboring Cuyamungue (0.8% Multiracial), and Cuyamungue Grant (0% Multiracial). Pojoaque is less Multiracial than neighboring Jacona (3.6% Multiracial), Nambe (4.1% Multiracial), and Jaconita (7.8% 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.