Sausal, NM Demographics

A map of Sausal's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	324	494	53.8%	57.6%
White	158	308	26.2%	35.9%
Multiracial	86	23	14.3%	2.7%
Black	34	2	5.6%	0.2%
Asian	0	4	0.0%	0.5%
Native American/Other	0	27	0.0%	3.1%

Sausal, New Mexico has an estimated population of 602, a large decrease from the 858 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 53.8% Hispanic, 26.2% White, 14.3% Multiracial, 5.6% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Sausal, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Sausal has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is slightly 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 Sausal, that probability was 53.8% in 2020 and 61.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Sausal is ranked the 215th 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). Sausal was ranked the 179th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Sausal's White Population

158 residents of Sausal, or 26.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Sausal is lower than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Sausal ranks 251st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sausal's White population has declined by an estimated 48.7%. White residents' share of Sausal's population has decreased from 35.9% to 26.2%.

Sausal is more White than neighboring Adelino (19.8% White), Belen (26.1% White), Rio Communities (25.6% White), and Jarales (22.2% White). Sausal is less White than neighboring Los Chaves (35.2% White).

Sausal's Black Population

34 residents of Sausal, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Sausal is slightly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Sausal ranks 261st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sausal's Black population has grown by an estimated 1600.0%. Black residents' share of Sausal's population has increased from 0.2% to 5.6%.

Sausal is more Black than neighboring Adelino (0% Black), Belen (0.9% Black), Los Chaves (1% Black), Rio Communities (2.5% Black), and Jarales (0% Black).

Sausal's Asian Population

0 residents of Sausal, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Sausal is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Sausal ranks 171st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

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

Sausal is less Asian than neighboring Belen (0.2% Asian).

Sausal's Hispanic Population

324 residents of Sausal, or 53.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Sausal is higher than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Sausal ranks 189th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sausal's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 34.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Sausal's population has decreased from 57.6% to 53.8%.

Sausal is less Hispanic than neighboring Adelino (80.2% Hispanic), Belen (68.2% Hispanic), Los Chaves (57.9% Hispanic), Rio Communities (64% Hispanic), and Jarales (73.8% Hispanic).

Sausal's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Sausal, 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 Sausal is lower than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Sausal ranks 197th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sausal's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Sausal's population has decreased from 3.1% to 0.0%.

Sausal is less Native American/Other than neighboring Belen (1.3% Native American/Other), Los Chaves (0.7% Native American/Other), Rio Communities (4.3% Native American/Other), and Jarales (0.9% Native American/Other).

Sausal's Multiracial Population

86 residents of Sausal, or 14.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Sausal is considerably higher than in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Sausal ranks 223rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sausal's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 273.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Sausal's population has increased from 2.7% to 14.3%.

Sausal is more Multiracial than neighboring Adelino (0% Multiracial), Belen (3.2% Multiracial), Los Chaves (5.2% Multiracial), Rio Communities (3.6% Multiracial), and Jarales (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.