Springer, NM Demographics

A map of Springer's Population by Race

Springer, New Mexico has an estimated population of 1,017, an increase from the 931 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 63.8% Hispanic, 35.7% White, 0.5% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Springer, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Springer 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 Springer, that probability was 45.5% in 2020 and 46.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Springer is ranked the 162nd 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). Springer was ranked the 169th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Springer's White Population

363 residents of Springer, or 35.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Springer is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Springer ranks 302nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springer's White population has grown by an estimated 42.9%. White residents' share of Springer's population has increased from 27.3% to 35.7%.

Springer is more White than neighboring Maxwell (29% White), Wagon Mound (34.1% White), and Ute Park (0% White). Springer is less White than neighboring Cimarron (41.5% White), and Raton (37.2% White).

Springer's Black Population

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

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

Springer is less Black than neighboring Cimarron (0.3% Black), and Raton (0.4% Black).

Springer's Asian Population

0 residents of Springer, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Springer is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Springer ranks 154th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

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

Springer is less Asian than neighboring Cimarron (0.1% Asian), and Raton (0.4% Asian).

Springer's Hispanic Population

649 residents of Springer, or 63.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Springer is significantly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Springer ranks 136th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springer's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 1.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Springer's population has decreased from 68.5% to 63.8%.

Springer is more Hispanic than neighboring Cimarron (57.1% Hispanic), Ute Park (0% Hispanic), and Raton (59% Hispanic). Springer is less Hispanic than neighboring Maxwell (68.3% Hispanic), and Wagon Mound (65.5% Hispanic).

Springer's Native American/Other Population

5 residents of Springer, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Springer is lower than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Springer ranks 407th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springer's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 16.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Springer's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Springer is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cimarron (0.3% Native American/Other), Wagon Mound (0.4% Native American/Other), and Ute Park (0% Native American/Other). Springer is less Native American/Other than neighboring Maxwell (1.2% Native American/Other), and Raton (1.2% Native American/Other).

Springer's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Springer, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Springer is slightly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Springer ranks 182nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Springer's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Springer's population has decreased from 3.0% to 0.0%.

Springer is less Multiracial than neighboring Maxwell (1.5% Multiracial), Cimarron (0.7% Multiracial), and Raton (1.8% 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.