San Rafael, NM Demographics

A map of San Rafael's Population by Race

San Rafael, New Mexico has an estimated population of 1,039, a large decrease from the 1,164 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 64.6% White, 22.0% Hispanic, 13.4% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of San Rafael, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

San Rafael is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Rafael, that probability was 51.9% in 2020 and 51.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

San Rafael is ranked the 158th 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 Rafael was ranked the 140th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

San Rafael's White Population

671 residents of San Rafael, or 64.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in San Rafael is significantly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. San Rafael ranks 275th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Rafael's White population has grown by an estimated 79.9%. White residents' share of San Rafael's population has increased from 32.0% to 64.6%.

San Rafael is more White than neighboring Grants (24.2% White), Mount Taylor (34.6% White), Milan (13.9% White), and Golden Acres (0% White). San Rafael is less White than neighboring Broadview (100% White).

San Rafael's Black Population

0 residents of San Rafael, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in San Rafael is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. San Rafael ranks 175th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

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

San Rafael is less Black than neighboring Grants (1% Black), Milan (1.6% Black), and Golden Acres (30.6% Black).

San Rafael's Asian Population

0 residents of San Rafael, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in San Rafael is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. San Rafael ranks 184th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

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

San Rafael is less Asian than neighboring Milan (5.5% Asian).

San Rafael's Hispanic Population

229 residents of San Rafael, or 22.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in San Rafael is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. San Rafael ranks 168th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Rafael's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 67.9%. Hispanic residents' share of San Rafael's population has decreased from 61.3% to 22.0%.

San Rafael is more Hispanic than neighboring Broadview (0% Hispanic). San Rafael is less Hispanic than neighboring Grants (60.7% Hispanic), Mount Taylor (65.4% Hispanic), Milan (49% Hispanic), and Golden Acres (37.1% Hispanic).

San Rafael's Native American/Other Population

139 residents of San Rafael, or 13.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in San Rafael is slightly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. San Rafael ranks 170th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Rafael's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 195.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of San Rafael's population has increased from 4.0% to 13.4%.

San Rafael is more Native American/Other than neighboring Grants (9.5% Native American/Other), Mount Taylor (0% Native American/Other), and Broadview (0% Native American/Other). San Rafael is less Native American/Other than neighboring Milan (30% Native American/Other), and Golden Acres (32.3% Native American/Other).

San Rafael's Multiracial Population

0 residents of San Rafael, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in San Rafael is slightly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. San Rafael ranks 342nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Rafael's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of San Rafael's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.0%.

San Rafael is less Multiracial than neighboring Grants (4.6% 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.