West Hammond, NM Demographics

A map of West Hammond's Population by Race

West Hammond, New Mexico has an estimated population of 2,236, a large decrease from the 2,724 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 53.8% White, 35.6% Hispanic, 6.7% Native American/Other, 3.4% Multiracial, 0.6% Asian, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Hammond, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Hammond has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 West Hammond, that probability was 62.5% in 2020 and 57.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Hammond is ranked the 83rd 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). West Hammond was ranked the 69th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Hammond's White Population

1,202 residents of West Hammond, or 53.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Hammond is significantly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. West Hammond ranks 176th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Hammond's White population has declined by an estimated 11.2%. White residents' share of West Hammond's population has increased from 49.7% to 53.8%.

West Hammond is more White than neighboring Lee Acres (44.2% White), Crouch Mesa (28.5% White), and Bloomfield (43.2% White). West Hammond is less White than neighboring South River (65% White), and Flora Vista (58.2% White).

West Hammond's Black Population

0 residents of West Hammond, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Hammond is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. West Hammond ranks 253rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Hammond's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of West Hammond's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

West Hammond is less Black than neighboring South River (13% Black), and Flora Vista (1.5% Black).

West Hammond's Asian Population

13 residents of West Hammond, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Hammond is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. West Hammond ranks 236th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Hammond's Asian population has grown by an estimated 116.7%. Asian residents' share of West Hammond's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

West Hammond is more Asian than neighboring Lee Acres (0.4% Asian), South River (0% Asian), and Flora Vista (0% Asian). West Hammond is less Asian than neighboring Crouch Mesa (2% Asian), and Bloomfield (0.8% Asian).

West Hammond's Hispanic Population

796 residents of West Hammond, or 35.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Hammond is considerably lower than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. West Hammond ranks 287th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Hammond's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 10.7%. Hispanic residents' share of West Hammond's population has increased from 32.7% to 35.6%.

West Hammond is more Hispanic than neighboring Lee Acres (28.8% Hispanic), South River (16.3% Hispanic), and Flora Vista (23% Hispanic). West Hammond is less Hispanic than neighboring Crouch Mesa (36.1% Hispanic), and Bloomfield (35.8% Hispanic).

West Hammond's Native American/Other Population

149 residents of West Hammond, or 6.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in West Hammond is slightly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. West Hammond ranks 112th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Hammond's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 61.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Hammond's population has decreased from 14.2% to 6.7%.

West Hammond is more Native American/Other than neighboring South River (5% Native American/Other). West Hammond is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lee Acres (25.7% Native American/Other), Crouch Mesa (31.2% Native American/Other), Bloomfield (14.9% Native American/Other), and Flora Vista (15.3% Native American/Other).

West Hammond's Multiracial Population

76 residents of West Hammond, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Hammond is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. West Hammond ranks 195th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Hammond's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 5.0%. Multiracial residents' share of West Hammond's population has increased from 2.9% to 3.4%.

West Hammond is more Multiracial than neighboring Lee Acres (0.9% Multiracial), Crouch Mesa (2.1% Multiracial), South River (0.7% Multiracial), and Flora Vista (2% Multiracial). West Hammond is less Multiracial than neighboring Bloomfield (5.3% 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.