South Acomita Village, NM Demographics

A map of South Acomita Village's Population by Race

South Acomita Village, New Mexico has an estimated population of 294, a dramatic increase from the 130 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.4% Native American/Other, 8.8% Hispanic, 3.7% Multiracial, 0.0% White, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of South Acomita Village, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

South Acomita Village has become considerably more 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 South Acomita Village, that probability was 7.4% in 2020 and 22.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South Acomita Village is ranked the 313th 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). South Acomita Village was ranked the 405th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

South Acomita Village's White Population

0 residents of South Acomita Village, or 0.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South Acomita Village is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. South Acomita Village ranks 516th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

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

South Acomita Village is less White than neighboring North Acomita Village (7.1% White), Acomita Lake (2.5% White), and San Fidel (65.8% White).

South Acomita Village's Black Population

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

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

South Acomita Village's Asian Population

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

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

South Acomita Village is less Asian than neighboring Seama (0.2% Asian).

South Acomita Village's Hispanic Population

26 residents of South Acomita Village, or 8.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South Acomita Village is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. South Acomita Village ranks 482nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Acomita Village's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 550.0%. Hispanic residents' share of South Acomita Village's population has increased from 3.1% to 8.8%.

South Acomita Village is more Hispanic than neighboring North Acomita Village (4.3% Hispanic), Seama (0% Hispanic), and Skyline-Ganipa (2.7% Hispanic). South Acomita Village is less Hispanic than neighboring Acomita Lake (11.9% Hispanic), and San Fidel (34.2% Hispanic).

South Acomita Village's Native American/Other Population

257 residents of South Acomita Village, or 87.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in South Acomita Village is significantly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. South Acomita Village ranks 22nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Acomita Village's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 105.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of South Acomita Village's population has decreased from 96.2% to 87.4%.

South Acomita Village is more Native American/Other than neighboring North Acomita Village (82.6% Native American/Other), Acomita Lake (81.4% Native American/Other), and San Fidel (0% Native American/Other). South Acomita Village is less Native American/Other than neighboring Seama (99.8% Native American/Other), and Skyline-Ganipa (95.8% Native American/Other).

South Acomita Village's Multiracial Population

11 residents of South Acomita Village, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South Acomita Village is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. South Acomita Village ranks 435th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Acomita Village's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 1000.0%. Multiracial residents' share of South Acomita Village's population has increased from 0.8% to 3.7%.

South Acomita Village is more Multiracial than neighboring Seama (0% Multiracial), Skyline-Ganipa (1.5% Multiracial), and San Fidel (0% Multiracial). South Acomita Village is less Multiracial than neighboring North Acomita Village (6% Multiracial), and Acomita Lake (4.2% 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.