San Miguel, NM Demographics

A map of San Miguel's Population by Race

San Miguel, New Mexico has an estimated population of 772, a large decrease from the 975 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.6% Hispanic, 5.4% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of San Miguel, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

San Miguel 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 San Miguel, that probability was 17.1% in 2020 and 10.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

San Miguel is ranked the 187th 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). San Miguel was ranked the 160th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

San Miguel's White Population

42 residents of San Miguel, or 5.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in San Miguel is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. San Miguel ranks 426th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Miguel's White population has declined by an estimated 47.5%. White residents' share of San Miguel's population has decreased from 8.2% to 5.4%.

San Miguel is more White than neighboring La Mesa (3.8% White), Mesquite (0% White), and Tortugas (0.5% White). San Miguel is less White than neighboring Vado (5.7% White), and San Pablo (53.9% White).

San Miguel's Black Population

0 residents of San Miguel, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in San Miguel is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. San Miguel ranks 293rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Miguel's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of San Miguel's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

San Miguel is less Black than neighboring Vado (0.4% Black).

San Miguel's Asian Population

0 residents of San Miguel, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in San Miguel is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. San Miguel ranks 242nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Miguel's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of San Miguel's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

San Miguel's Hispanic Population

730 residents of San Miguel, or 94.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in San Miguel is significantly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. San Miguel ranks 23rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Miguel's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 17.4%. Hispanic residents' share of San Miguel's population has increased from 90.7% to 94.6%.

San Miguel is more Hispanic than neighboring La Mesa (82.2% Hispanic), Vado (93.9% Hispanic), and San Pablo (43.8% Hispanic). San Miguel is less Hispanic than neighboring Mesquite (100% Hispanic), and Tortugas (99.5% Hispanic).

San Miguel's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of San Miguel, 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 San Miguel is lower than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. San Miguel ranks 434th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Miguel's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of San Miguel's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

San Miguel is less Native American/Other than neighboring La Mesa (14% Native American/Other).

San Miguel's Multiracial Population

0 residents of San Miguel, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in San Miguel is slightly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. San Miguel ranks 449th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Miguel's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of San Miguel's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

San Miguel is less Multiracial than neighboring San Pablo (2.3% 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.