Villanueva, NM Demographics

A map of Villanueva's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	191	157	67.5%	75.8%
Native American/Other	67	3	23.7%	1.4%
White	25	35	8.8%	16.9%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Multiracial	0	12	0.0%	5.8%

Villanueva, New Mexico has an estimated population of 283, a dramatic increase from the 207 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 67.5% Hispanic, 23.7% Native American/Other, 8.8% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Villanueva, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Villanueva 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 Villanueva, that probability was 39.3% in 2020 and 48.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Villanueva is ranked the 321st 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). Villanueva was ranked the 348th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Villanueva's White Population

25 residents of Villanueva, or 8.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Villanueva is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Villanueva ranks 359th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Villanueva's White population has declined by an estimated 28.6%. White residents' share of Villanueva's population has decreased from 16.9% to 8.8%.

Villanueva is more White than neighboring Sena (0% White), Ribera (2.5% White), San Jose CDP (San Miguel County) (0% White), and Tecolotito (0% White). Villanueva is less White than neighboring Pueblo (25.6% White).

Villanueva's Black Population

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

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

Villanueva is less Black than neighboring Ribera (20.4% Black).

Villanueva's Asian Population

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

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

Villanueva's Hispanic Population

191 residents of Villanueva, or 67.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Villanueva is significantly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Villanueva ranks 103rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Villanueva's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 21.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Villanueva's population has decreased from 75.8% to 67.5%.

Villanueva is more Hispanic than neighboring San Jose CDP (San Miguel County) (28.7% Hispanic). Villanueva is less Hispanic than neighboring Sena (92.9% Hispanic), Pueblo (74.4% Hispanic), Ribera (77.2% Hispanic), and Tecolotito (100% Hispanic).

Villanueva's Native American/Other Population

67 residents of Villanueva, or 23.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Villanueva is considerably higher than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Villanueva ranks 315th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Villanueva's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 2133.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Villanueva's population has increased from 1.4% to 23.7%.

Villanueva is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sena (0% Native American/Other), Pueblo (0% Native American/Other), Ribera (0% Native American/Other), San Jose CDP (San Miguel County) (0% Native American/Other), and Tecolotito (0% Native American/Other).

Villanueva's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Villanueva, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Villanueva is slightly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Villanueva ranks 43rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Villanueva's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Villanueva's population has decreased from 5.8% to 0.0%.

Villanueva is less Multiracial than neighboring 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.