Truth or Consequences, NM Demographics
A map of Truth or Consequences's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 3,829 | 63.3% |
Hispanic | 1,772 | 29.3% |
Multiracial | 226 | 3.7% |
Asian | 94 | 1.6% |
Native American/Other | 80 | 1.3% |
Black | 51 | 0.8% |
Truth or Consequences, New Mexico had a population of 6,052 in 2020. It was 63.3% White, 0.8% Black, 1.6% Asian, 29.3% Hispanic, 1.3% Native American/Other, and 3.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Truth or Consequences, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Truth or Consequences is the 39th most populous. 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).
Truth or Consequences's White Population
3,829 residents of Truth or Consequences identify as White, or 63.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Truth or Consequences considerably larger than the White share of the population of New Mexico (36.5% White). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Truth or Consequences is ranked #120 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Truth or Consequences is more White than neighboring Williamsburg (62.3% White). Truth or Consequences is less White than neighboring Elephant Butte (80.2% White), Hot Springs Landing (75.8% White), Las Palomas (74.5% White), and Caballo (85.7% White).
Truth or Consequences's Black Population
51 residents of Truth or Consequences identify as Black, or 0.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Truth or Consequences roughly similar to the Black share of the population of New Mexico (1.8% Black). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Truth or Consequences is ranked #111 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Truth or Consequences is more Black than neighboring Elephant Butte (0.3% Black), Williamsburg (0.4% Black), Las Palomas (0% Black), and Caballo (0% Black). Truth or Consequences is less Black than neighboring Hot Springs Landing (2.5% Black).
Truth or Consequences's Asian Population
94 residents of Truth or Consequences identify as Asian, or 1.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Truth or Consequences roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New Mexico (1.7% Asian). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Truth or Consequences is ranked #45 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Truth or Consequences is more Asian than neighboring Elephant Butte (0.8% Asian), Hot Springs Landing (0.8% Asian), Williamsburg (0.9% Asian), Las Palomas (0% Asian), and Caballo (0% Asian).
Truth or Consequences's Hispanic Population
1,772 residents of Truth or Consequences identify as Hispanic, or 29.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Truth or Consequences less than the Hispanic share of the population of New Mexico (47.7% Hispanic). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Truth or Consequences is ranked #305 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Truth or Consequences is more Hispanic than neighboring Elephant Butte (14.6% Hispanic), Hot Springs Landing (8.3% Hispanic), Las Palomas (21.4% Hispanic), and Caballo (14.3% Hispanic). Truth or Consequences is less Hispanic than neighboring Williamsburg (30.3% Hispanic).
Truth or Consequences's Native American/Other Population
80 residents of Truth or Consequences identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Truth or Consequences slightly less than the Native American/Other share of the population of New Mexico (9.5% Native American/Other). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Truth or Consequences is ranked #325 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Truth or Consequences is more Native American/Other than neighboring Elephant Butte (0.7% Native American/Other), Hot Springs Landing (0.8% Native American/Other), Las Palomas (0% Native American/Other), and Caballo (0% Native American/Other). Truth or Consequences is less Native American/Other than neighboring Williamsburg (2.6% Native American/Other).
Truth or Consequences's Multiracial Population
226 residents of Truth or Consequences identify as Multiracial, or 3.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Truth or Consequences roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Mexico (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Truth or Consequences is ranked #129 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Truth or Consequences is more Multiracial than neighboring Elephant Butte (3.5% Multiracial), Williamsburg (3.5% Multiracial), and Caballo (0% Multiracial). Truth or Consequences is less Multiracial than neighboring Hot Springs Landing (11.7% Multiracial), and Las Palomas (4.1% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.