Upper Fruitland, NM Demographics

A map of Upper Fruitland's Population by Race

Upper Fruitland, New Mexico has an estimated population of 1,457, a large decrease from the 1,623 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.8% Native American/Other, 5.1% Hispanic, 3.7% Multiracial, 0.3% White, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Upper Fruitland, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Upper Fruitland has become considerably 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 Upper Fruitland, that probability was 7.0% in 2020 and 17.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Upper Fruitland is ranked the 117th 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). Upper Fruitland was ranked the 105th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Upper Fruitland's White Population

5 residents of Upper Fruitland, or 0.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Upper Fruitland is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Upper Fruitland ranks 488th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Upper Fruitland's White population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. White residents' share of Upper Fruitland's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.3%.

Upper Fruitland is more White than neighboring Ojo Amarillo (0% White). Upper Fruitland is less White than neighboring Kirtland (34.8% White), Fruitland (9.9% White), Nenahnezad (1.7% White), and Totah Vista (60.4% White).

Upper Fruitland's Black Population

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

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

Upper Fruitland's Asian Population

0 residents of Upper Fruitland, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Upper Fruitland is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Upper Fruitland ranks 291st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

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

Upper Fruitland is less Asian than neighboring Kirtland (5.4% Asian).

Upper Fruitland's Hispanic Population

75 residents of Upper Fruitland, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Upper Fruitland is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Upper Fruitland ranks 514th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Upper Fruitland's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 316.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Upper Fruitland's population has increased from 1.1% to 5.1%.

Upper Fruitland is more Hispanic than neighboring Ojo Amarillo (3.4% Hispanic), Fruitland (0% Hispanic), Nenahnezad (1.5% Hispanic), and Totah Vista (0% Hispanic). Upper Fruitland is less Hispanic than neighboring Kirtland (23.4% Hispanic).

Upper Fruitland's Native American/Other Population

1,323 residents of Upper Fruitland, or 90.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Upper Fruitland is significantly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Upper Fruitland ranks 16th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Upper Fruitland's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 15.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Upper Fruitland's population has decreased from 96.4% to 90.8%.

Upper Fruitland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kirtland (31.4% Native American/Other), Fruitland (84.1% Native American/Other), and Totah Vista (39.6% Native American/Other). Upper Fruitland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ojo Amarillo (93.2% Native American/Other), and Nenahnezad (93.1% Native American/Other).

Upper Fruitland's Multiracial Population

54 residents of Upper Fruitland, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Upper Fruitland is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Upper Fruitland ranks 352nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Upper Fruitland's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 116.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Upper Fruitland's population has increased from 1.5% to 3.7%.

Upper Fruitland is more Multiracial than neighboring Ojo Amarillo (3.4% Multiracial), and Totah Vista (0% Multiracial). Upper Fruitland is less Multiracial than neighboring Kirtland (4.9% Multiracial), and Fruitland (5.9% 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.