Rio Chiquito, NM Demographics

A map of Rio Chiquito's Population by Race

Rio Chiquito, New Mexico has an estimated population of 187, a decrease from the 200 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 100.0% Hispanic, 0.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Rio Chiquito, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Rio Chiquito has become considerably 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 Rio Chiquito, that probability was 15.8% in 2020 and 0.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Rio Chiquito is ranked the 364th 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). Rio Chiquito was ranked the 355th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Rio Chiquito's White Population

0 residents of Rio Chiquito, or 0.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Rio Chiquito is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Rio Chiquito ranks 434th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rio Chiquito's White population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. White residents' share of Rio Chiquito's population has decreased from 7.0% to 0.0%.

Rio Chiquito is less White than neighboring Chimayo (4.4% White), La Puebla (11% White), and Truchas (18.8% White).

Rio Chiquito's Black Population

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

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

Rio Chiquito's Asian Population

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

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

Rio Chiquito's Hispanic Population

187 residents of Rio Chiquito, or 100.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Rio Chiquito is significantly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Rio Chiquito ranks 22nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rio Chiquito's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 2.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Rio Chiquito's population has increased from 91.5% to 100.0%.

Rio Chiquito is more Hispanic than neighboring Chimayo (95.6% Hispanic), La Puebla (89% Hispanic), and Truchas (81.3% Hispanic).

Rio Chiquito's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Rio Chiquito, 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 Rio Chiquito is lower than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Rio Chiquito ranks 311th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rio Chiquito's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Rio Chiquito's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.0%.

Rio Chiquito's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Rio Chiquito, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Rio Chiquito is slightly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Rio Chiquito ranks 479th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

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

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.