South River, NM Demographics

A map of South River's Population by Race

South River, New Mexico has an estimated population of 1,810, a decrease from the 2,011 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 65.0% White, 16.3% Hispanic, 13.0% Black, 5.0% Native American/Other, 0.7% Multiracial, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of South River, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

South River has become 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 River, that probability was 50.1% in 2020 and 53.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South River is ranked the 102nd 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 River was ranked the 89th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

South River's White Population

1,177 residents of South River, or 65.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South River is significantly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. South River ranks 111th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South River's White population has declined by an estimated 11.9%. White residents' share of South River's population has decreased from 66.4% to 65.0%.

South River is more White than neighboring Flora Vista (58.2% White), Spencerville (49.8% White), Crouch Mesa (28.5% White), North Light Plant (11.6% White), and Lee Acres (44.2% White).

South River's Black Population

235 residents of South River, or 13.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South River is considerably higher than in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. South River ranks 294th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South River's Black population has grown by an estimated 11650.0%. Black residents' share of South River's population has increased from 0.1% to 13.0%.

South River is more Black than neighboring Flora Vista (1.5% Black), Spencerville (0% Black), Crouch Mesa (0% Black), North Light Plant (0% Black), and Lee Acres (0% Black).

South River's Asian Population

0 residents of South River, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South River is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. South River ranks 191st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

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

South River is less Asian than neighboring Crouch Mesa (2% Asian), and Lee Acres (0.4% Asian).

South River's Hispanic Population

295 residents of South River, or 16.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South River is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. South River ranks 335th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South River's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 35.4%. Hispanic residents' share of South River's population has decreased from 22.7% to 16.3%.

South River is less Hispanic than neighboring Flora Vista (23% Hispanic), Spencerville (17.8% Hispanic), Crouch Mesa (36.1% Hispanic), North Light Plant (42% Hispanic), and Lee Acres (28.8% Hispanic).

South River's Native American/Other Population

90 residents of South River, or 5.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in South River is slightly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. South River ranks 134th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South River's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 37.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of South River's population has decreased from 7.2% to 5.0%.

South River is less Native American/Other than neighboring Flora Vista (15.3% Native American/Other), Spencerville (30.5% Native American/Other), Crouch Mesa (31.2% Native American/Other), North Light Plant (19.7% Native American/Other), and Lee Acres (25.7% Native American/Other).

South River's Multiracial Population

13 residents of South River, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South River is slightly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. South River ranks 171st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South River's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 79.4%. Multiracial residents' share of South River's population has decreased from 3.1% to 0.7%.

South River is less Multiracial than neighboring Flora Vista (2% Multiracial), Spencerville (1.9% Multiracial), Crouch Mesa (2.1% Multiracial), North Light Plant (26.8% Multiracial), and Lee Acres (0.9% 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.