Truth or Consequences, NM Demographics

A map of Truth or Consequences's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,613	3,829	60.0%	63.3%
Hispanic	2,129	1,772	35.4%	29.3%
Multiracial	223	226	3.7%	3.7%
Native American/Other	19	80	0.3%	1.3%
Asian	18	94	0.3%	1.6%
Black	17	51	0.3%	0.8%

Truth or Consequences, New Mexico has an estimated population of 6,019, a less than 1% change from the 6,052 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 60.0% White, 35.4% Hispanic, 3.7% Multiracial, 0.3% Black, 0.3% Asian, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Truth or Consequences, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Truth or Consequences is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Truth or Consequences, that probability was 51.2% in 2020 and 51.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Truth or Consequences is ranked the 40th 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). Truth or Consequences was ranked the 39th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Truth or Consequences's White Population

3,613 residents of Truth or Consequences, or 60.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Truth or Consequences is significantly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Truth or Consequences ranks 120th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Truth or Consequences's White population has declined by an estimated 5.6%. White residents' share of Truth or Consequences's population has decreased from 63.3% to 60.0%.

Truth or Consequences is more White than neighboring Hot Springs Landing (0% White), and Williamsburg (43.3% White). Truth or Consequences is less White than neighboring Elephant Butte (78.2% White), Las Palomas (89.8% White), and Caballo (100% White).

Truth or Consequences's Black Population

17 residents of Truth or Consequences, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Truth or Consequences is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Truth or Consequences ranks 112th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Truth or Consequences's Black population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Black residents' share of Truth or Consequences's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.3%.

Truth or Consequences is more Black than neighboring Elephant Butte (0% Black), Hot Springs Landing (0% Black), Williamsburg (0% Black), Las Palomas (0% Black), and Caballo (0% Black).

Truth or Consequences's Asian Population

18 residents of Truth or Consequences, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Truth or Consequences is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Truth or Consequences ranks 47th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Truth or Consequences's Asian population has declined by an estimated 80.9%. Asian residents' share of Truth or Consequences's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.3%.

Truth or Consequences is more Asian than neighboring Elephant Butte (0% Asian), Hot Springs Landing (0% Asian), Williamsburg (0% Asian), Las Palomas (0% Asian), and Caballo (0% Asian).

Truth or Consequences's Hispanic Population

2,129 residents of Truth or Consequences, or 35.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Truth or Consequences is considerably lower than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Truth or Consequences ranks 305th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Truth or Consequences's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 20.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Truth or Consequences's population has increased from 29.3% to 35.4%.

Truth or Consequences is more Hispanic than neighboring Elephant Butte (17.7% Hispanic), Hot Springs Landing (0% Hispanic), Las Palomas (10.2% Hispanic), and Caballo (0% Hispanic). Truth or Consequences is less Hispanic than neighboring Williamsburg (47.2% Hispanic).

Truth or Consequences's Native American/Other Population

19 residents of Truth or Consequences, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Truth or Consequences is lower than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Truth or Consequences ranks 327th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Truth or Consequences's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 76.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Truth or Consequences's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.3%.

Truth or Consequences is more Native American/Other than neighboring Elephant Butte (0% Native American/Other), Hot Springs Landing (0% Native American/Other), Williamsburg (0% Native American/Other), Las Palomas (0% Native American/Other), and Caballo (0% Native American/Other).

Truth or Consequences's Multiracial Population

223 residents of Truth or Consequences, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Truth or Consequences is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Truth or Consequences ranks 129th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Truth or Consequences's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 1.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Truth or Consequences's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.7%.

Truth or Consequences is more Multiracial than neighboring Las Palomas (0% Multiracial), and Caballo (0% Multiracial). Truth or Consequences is less Multiracial than neighboring Elephant Butte (4.2% Multiracial), Hot Springs Landing (100% Multiracial), and Williamsburg (9.4% 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.