Tecolote, NM Demographics

A map of Tecolote's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	114	200	90.5%	85.5%
White	12	25	9.5%	10.7%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	1	0.0%	0.4%
Native American/Other	0	5	0.0%	2.1%
Multiracial	0	3	0.0%	1.3%

Tecolote, New Mexico has an estimated population of 126, a dramatic decrease from the 234 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.5% Hispanic, 9.5% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Tecolote, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Tecolote has become considerably less 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 Tecolote, that probability was 25.7% in 2020 and 17.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Tecolote is ranked the 404th 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). Tecolote was ranked the 336th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Tecolote's White Population

12 residents of Tecolote, or 9.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Tecolote is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Tecolote ranks 410th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tecolote's White population has declined by an estimated 52.0%. White residents' share of Tecolote's population has decreased from 10.7% to 9.5%.

Tecolote is more White than neighboring Ribera (2.5% White), Sena (0% White), and San Jose CDP (San Miguel County) (0% White). Tecolote is less White than neighboring Las Vegas (16.5% White), and Pueblo (25.6% White).

Tecolote's Black Population

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

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

Tecolote is less Black than neighboring Las Vegas (1.1% Black), and Ribera (20.4% Black).

Tecolote's Asian Population

0 residents of Tecolote, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Tecolote is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Tecolote ranks 185th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

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

Tecolote is less Asian than neighboring Las Vegas (0.1% Asian).

Tecolote's Hispanic Population

114 residents of Tecolote, or 90.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Tecolote is significantly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Tecolote ranks 48th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tecolote's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 43.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Tecolote's population has increased from 85.5% to 90.5%.

Tecolote is more Hispanic than neighboring Las Vegas (76.3% Hispanic), Ribera (77.2% Hispanic), Pueblo (74.4% Hispanic), and San Jose CDP (San Miguel County) (28.7% Hispanic). Tecolote is less Hispanic than neighboring Sena (92.9% Hispanic).

Tecolote's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Tecolote, 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 Tecolote is lower than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Tecolote ranks 255th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tecolote's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Tecolote's population has decreased from 2.1% to 0.0%.

Tecolote is less Native American/Other than neighboring Las Vegas (2.6% Native American/Other).

Tecolote's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Tecolote, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Tecolote is slightly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Tecolote ranks 377th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tecolote's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Tecolote's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.0%.

Tecolote is less Multiracial than neighboring Las Vegas (3.2% Multiracial), Sena (7.1% Multiracial), and San Jose CDP (San Miguel County) (71.3% 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.