Watrous, NM Demographics

A map of Watrous's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	42	86	100.0%	86.9%
White	0	5	0.0%	5.1%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Native American/Other	0	2	0.0%	2.0%
Multiracial	0	6	0.0%	6.1%

Watrous, New Mexico has an estimated population of 42, a dramatic decrease from the 99 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 100.0% Hispanic, 0.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Watrous, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Watrous has become considerably 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 Watrous, that probability was 23.9% in 2020 and 0.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Watrous is ranked the 462nd 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). Watrous was ranked the 435th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Watrous's White Population

0 residents of Watrous, or 0.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Watrous is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Watrous ranks 448th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watrous's White population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. White residents' share of Watrous's population has decreased from 5.1% to 0.0%.

Watrous is less White than neighboring Las Vegas (16.5% White), Wagon Mound (34.1% White), Mora (25.6% White), and Tecolote (9.5% White).

Watrous's Black Population

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

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

Watrous is less Black than neighboring Las Vegas (1.1% Black).

Watrous's Asian Population

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

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

Watrous is less Asian than neighboring Las Vegas (0.1% Asian).

Watrous's Hispanic Population

42 residents of Watrous, or 100.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Watrous is significantly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Watrous ranks 38th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watrous's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 51.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Watrous's population has increased from 86.9% to 100.0%.

Watrous is more Hispanic than neighboring Las Vegas (76.3% Hispanic), Wagon Mound (65.5% Hispanic), Mora (68.5% Hispanic), and Tecolote (90.5% Hispanic).

Watrous's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Watrous, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Watrous is lower than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Watrous ranks 263rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watrous's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Watrous's population has decreased from 2.0% to 0.0%.

Watrous is less Native American/Other than neighboring Las Vegas (2.6% Native American/Other), Wagon Mound (0.4% Native American/Other), and Mora (6% Native American/Other).

Watrous's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Watrous, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Watrous is slightly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Watrous ranks 37th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watrous's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Watrous's population has decreased from 6.1% to 0.0%.

Watrous is less Multiracial than neighboring Las Vegas (3.2% 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.