Tucumcari, NM Demographics

A map of Tucumcari's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	3,214	3,035	62.3%	57.5%
White	1,724	1,926	33.4%	36.5%
Multiracial	203	135	3.9%	2.6%
Native American/Other	12	61	0.2%	1.2%
Black	7	80	0.1%	1.5%
Asian	0	41	0.0%	0.8%

Tucumcari, New Mexico has an estimated population of 5,160, a slight decrease from the 5,278 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 62.3% Hispanic, 33.4% White, 3.9% Multiracial, 0.2% Native American/Other, 0.1% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Tucumcari, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Tucumcari has become 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 Tucumcari, that probability was 53.5% in 2020 and 49.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Tucumcari is ranked the 46th 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). Tucumcari was ranked the 44th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Tucumcari's White Population

1,724 residents of Tucumcari, or 33.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Tucumcari is slightly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Tucumcari ranks 249th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tucumcari's White population has declined by an estimated 10.5%. White residents' share of Tucumcari's population has decreased from 36.5% to 33.4%.

Tucumcari is more White than neighboring House (28.6% White). Tucumcari is less White than neighboring Logan (75% White), San Jon (59.8% White), Grady (98% White), and Conchas Dam (63.8% White).

Tucumcari's Black Population

7 residents of Tucumcari, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Tucumcari is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Tucumcari ranks 53rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tucumcari's Black population has declined by an estimated 91.3%. Black residents' share of Tucumcari's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.1%.

Tucumcari is more Black than neighboring Logan (0% Black), San Jon (0% Black), Grady (0% Black), Conchas Dam (0% Black), and House (0% Black).

Tucumcari's Asian Population

0 residents of Tucumcari, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Tucumcari is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Tucumcari ranks 116th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tucumcari's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Tucumcari's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Tucumcari is less Asian than neighboring Conchas Dam (13.1% Asian).

Tucumcari's Hispanic Population

3,214 residents of Tucumcari, or 62.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Tucumcari is considerably higher than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Tucumcari ranks 191st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tucumcari's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 5.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Tucumcari's population has increased from 57.5% to 62.3%.

Tucumcari is more Hispanic than neighboring Logan (23.4% Hispanic), San Jon (23.5% Hispanic), Grady (2% Hispanic), Conchas Dam (23% Hispanic), and House (2.2% Hispanic).

Tucumcari's Native American/Other Population

12 residents of Tucumcari, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Tucumcari is lower than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Tucumcari ranks 347th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tucumcari's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 80.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Tucumcari's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.2%.

Tucumcari is more Native American/Other than neighboring San Jon (0% Native American/Other), Grady (0% Native American/Other), Conchas Dam (0% Native American/Other), and House (0% Native American/Other). Tucumcari is less Native American/Other than neighboring Logan (1.1% Native American/Other).

Tucumcari's Multiracial Population

203 residents of Tucumcari, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Tucumcari is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Tucumcari ranks 240th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tucumcari's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 50.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Tucumcari's population has increased from 2.6% to 3.9%.

Tucumcari is more Multiracial than neighboring Logan (0.5% Multiracial), Grady (0% Multiracial), and Conchas Dam (0% Multiracial). Tucumcari is less Multiracial than neighboring San Jon (16.7% Multiracial), and House (69.2% 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.