Sombrillo, NM Demographics

A map of Sombrillo's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	92	170	54.8%	49.0%
White	34	157	20.2%	45.2%
Asian	21	12	12.5%	3.5%
Multiracial	21	6	12.5%	1.7%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Native American/Other	0	2	0.0%	0.6%

Sombrillo, New Mexico has an estimated population of 168, a dramatic decrease from the 347 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 54.8% Hispanic, 20.2% White, 12.5% Asian, 12.5% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Sombrillo, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Sombrillo has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as 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 Sombrillo, that probability was 55.4% in 2020 and 62.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Sombrillo is ranked the 380th 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). Sombrillo was ranked the 278th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Sombrillo's White Population

34 residents of Sombrillo, or 20.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Sombrillo is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Sombrillo ranks 190th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sombrillo's White population has declined by an estimated 78.3%. White residents' share of Sombrillo's population has decreased from 45.2% to 20.2%.

Sombrillo is more White than neighboring Santa Cruz (6.6% White), Cuartelez (2.7% White), El Valle de Arroyo Seco (18% White), La Puebla (11% White), and Española (10.5% White).

Sombrillo's Black Population

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

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

Sombrillo is less Black than neighboring Santa Cruz (1.3% Black), and Española (1.2% Black).

Sombrillo's Asian Population

21 residents of Sombrillo, or 12.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Sombrillo is considerably higher than in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Sombrillo ranks 11th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sombrillo's Asian population has grown by an estimated 75.0%. Asian residents' share of Sombrillo's population has increased from 3.5% to 12.5%.

Sombrillo is more Asian than neighboring Santa Cruz (0% Asian), Cuartelez (0% Asian), El Valle de Arroyo Seco (0% Asian), La Puebla (0% Asian), and Española (1% Asian).

Sombrillo's Hispanic Population

92 residents of Sombrillo, or 54.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Sombrillo is higher than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Sombrillo ranks 235th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sombrillo's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 45.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Sombrillo's population has increased from 49.0% to 54.8%.

Sombrillo is less Hispanic than neighboring Santa Cruz (86.4% Hispanic), Cuartelez (97.3% Hispanic), El Valle de Arroyo Seco (82% Hispanic), La Puebla (89% Hispanic), and Española (81.6% Hispanic).

Sombrillo's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Sombrillo, 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 Sombrillo is lower than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Sombrillo ranks 415th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sombrillo's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Sombrillo's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Sombrillo is less Native American/Other than neighboring Santa Cruz (3.9% Native American/Other), and Española (4.5% Native American/Other).

Sombrillo's Multiracial Population

21 residents of Sombrillo, or 12.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Sombrillo is higher than in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Sombrillo ranks 328th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sombrillo's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 250.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Sombrillo's population has increased from 1.7% to 12.5%.

Sombrillo is more Multiracial than neighboring Santa Cruz (1.8% Multiracial), Cuartelez (0% Multiracial), El Valle de Arroyo Seco (0% Multiracial), La Puebla (0% Multiracial), and Española (1.1% 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.