Willard, NM Demographics

A map of Willard's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	233	152	94.0%	75.6%
White	8	41	3.2%	20.4%
Multiracial	7	3	2.8%	1.5%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Native American/Other	0	5	0.0%	2.5%

Willard, New Mexico has an estimated population of 248, a large increase from the 201 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.0% Hispanic, 3.2% White, 2.8% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Willard, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Willard 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 Willard, that probability was 38.6% in 2020 and 11.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Willard is ranked the 338th 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). Willard was ranked the 354th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Willard's White Population

8 residents of Willard, or 3.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Willard is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Willard ranks 334th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Willard's White population has declined by an estimated 80.5%. White residents' share of Willard's population has decreased from 20.4% to 3.2%.

Willard is less White than neighboring Estancia (30.7% White), Mountainair (30.5% White), Punta de Agua (100% White), Deer Canyon (100% White), and McIntosh (45.4% White).

Willard's Black Population

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

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

Willard is less Black than neighboring Estancia (0.3% Black), and Mountainair (8.8% Black).

Willard's Asian Population

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

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

Willard's Hispanic Population

233 residents of Willard, or 94.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Willard is significantly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Willard ranks 105th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Willard's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 53.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Willard's population has increased from 75.6% to 94.0%.

Willard is more Hispanic than neighboring Estancia (65.5% Hispanic), Mountainair (56.8% Hispanic), Punta de Agua (0% Hispanic), Deer Canyon (0% Hispanic), and McIntosh (37.8% Hispanic).

Willard's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Willard, 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 Willard is lower than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Willard ranks 228th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Willard's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Willard's population has decreased from 2.5% to 0.0%.

Willard is less Native American/Other than neighboring Estancia (0.6% Native American/Other), and McIntosh (13.4% Native American/Other).

Willard's Multiracial Population

7 residents of Willard, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Willard is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Willard ranks 356th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Willard's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 133.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Willard's population has increased from 1.5% to 2.8%.

Willard is more Multiracial than neighboring Punta de Agua (0% Multiracial), and Deer Canyon (0% Multiracial). Willard is less Multiracial than neighboring Estancia (2.9% Multiracial), Mountainair (3.9% Multiracial), and McIntosh (3.3% 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.