Red River, NM Demographics

A map of Red River's Population by Race

Red River, New Mexico has an estimated population of 450, a large decrease from the 542 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.9% White, 4.4% Hispanic, 4.0% Multiracial, 2.7% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Red River, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Red River has become 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 Red River, that probability was 22.7% in 2020 and 20.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Red River is ranked the 267th 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). Red River was ranked the 233rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Red River's White Population

400 residents of Red River, or 88.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Red River is significantly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Red River ranks 13th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Red River's White population has declined by an estimated 15.6%. White residents' share of Red River's population has increased from 87.5% to 88.9%.

Red River is more White than neighboring Questa (17.9% White), Eagle Nest (84.3% White), and Arroyo Seco (56.3% White). Red River is less White than neighboring Taos Ski Valley (89.2% White), and San Cristobal (100% White).

Red River's Black Population

12 residents of Red River, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Red River is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Red River ranks 132nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Red River's Black population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Black residents' share of Red River's population has increased from 0.7% to 2.7%.

Red River is more Black than neighboring Taos Ski Valley (0% Black), Questa (0.5% Black), Eagle Nest (0% Black), San Cristobal (0% Black), and Arroyo Seco (0% Black).

Red River's Asian Population

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

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

Red River is less Asian than neighboring Questa (1.9% Asian).

Red River's Hispanic Population

20 residents of Red River, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Red River is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Red River ranks 439th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Red River's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 57.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Red River's population has decreased from 8.7% to 4.4%.

Red River is more Hispanic than neighboring Taos Ski Valley (0% Hispanic), and San Cristobal (0% Hispanic). Red River is less Hispanic than neighboring Questa (71.2% Hispanic), Eagle Nest (13.3% Hispanic), and Arroyo Seco (43.7% Hispanic).

Red River's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Red River, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Red River is lower than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Red River ranks 395th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Red River's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Red River's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Red River is less Native American/Other than neighboring Taos Ski Valley (10.8% Native American/Other), Questa (8.4% Native American/Other), and Eagle Nest (1.1% Native American/Other).

Red River's Multiracial Population

18 residents of Red River, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Red River is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Red River ranks 255th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Red River's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 38.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Red River's population has increased from 2.4% to 4.0%.

Red River is more Multiracial than neighboring Taos Ski Valley (0% Multiracial), Questa (0% Multiracial), Eagle Nest (1.3% Multiracial), San Cristobal (0% Multiracial), and Arroyo Seco (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.