Questa, NM Demographics

A map of Questa's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	1,757	1,394	71.2%	80.0%
White	442	291	17.9%	16.7%
Native American/Other	208	19	8.4%	1.1%
Asian	46	8	1.9%	0.5%
Black	13	9	0.5%	0.5%
Multiracial	0	21	0.0%	1.2%

Questa, New Mexico has an estimated population of 2,466, a dramatic increase from the 1,742 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 71.2% Hispanic, 17.9% White, 8.4% Native American/Other, 1.9% Asian, 0.5% Black, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Questa, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Questa has become considerably 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 Questa, that probability was 33.1% in 2020 and 45.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Questa is ranked the 73rd 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). Questa was ranked the 101st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Questa's White Population

442 residents of Questa, or 17.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Questa is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Questa ranks 362nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Questa's White population has grown by an estimated 51.9%. White residents' share of Questa's population has increased from 16.7% to 17.9%.

Questa is more White than neighboring Arroyo Hondo CDP (Taos County) (0% White). Questa is less White than neighboring San Cristobal (100% White), Red River (88.9% White), Arroyo Seco (56.3% White), and Taos Ski Valley (89.2% White).

Questa's Black Population

13 residents of Questa, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Questa is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Questa ranks 174th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Questa's Black population has grown by an estimated 44.4%. Black residents' share of Questa's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Questa is more Black than neighboring San Cristobal (0% Black), Arroyo Seco (0% Black), Arroyo Hondo CDP (Taos County) (0% Black), and Taos Ski Valley (0% Black). Questa is less Black than neighboring Red River (2.7% Black).

Questa's Asian Population

46 residents of Questa, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Questa is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Questa ranks 173rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Questa's Asian population has grown by an estimated 475.0%. Asian residents' share of Questa's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.9%.

Questa is more Asian than neighboring San Cristobal (0% Asian), Red River (0% Asian), Arroyo Seco (0% Asian), Arroyo Hondo CDP (Taos County) (0% Asian), and Taos Ski Valley (0% Asian).

Questa's Hispanic Population

1,757 residents of Questa, or 71.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Questa is significantly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Questa ranks 79th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Questa's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 26.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Questa's population has decreased from 80.0% to 71.2%.

Questa is more Hispanic than neighboring San Cristobal (0% Hispanic), Red River (4.4% Hispanic), Arroyo Seco (43.7% Hispanic), and Taos Ski Valley (0% Hispanic). Questa is less Hispanic than neighboring Arroyo Hondo CDP (Taos County) (100% Hispanic).

Questa's Native American/Other Population

208 residents of Questa, or 8.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Questa is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Questa ranks 356th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Questa's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 994.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Questa's population has increased from 1.1% to 8.4%.

Questa is more Native American/Other than neighboring San Cristobal (0% Native American/Other), Red River (0% Native American/Other), Arroyo Seco (0% Native American/Other), and Arroyo Hondo CDP (Taos County) (0% Native American/Other). Questa is less Native American/Other than neighboring Taos Ski Valley (10.8% Native American/Other).

Questa's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Questa, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Questa is slightly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Questa ranks 382nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Questa's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Questa's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.0%.

Questa is less Multiracial than neighboring Red River (4% 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.