Yah-ta-hey, NM Demographics

A map of Yah-ta-hey's Population by Race

Yah-ta-hey, New Mexico has an estimated population of 507, a dramatic decrease from the 757 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 75.9% Native American/Other, 20.9% Hispanic, 3.2% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Yah-ta-hey, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Yah-ta-hey has become 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 Yah-ta-hey, that probability was 34.1% in 2020 and 37.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Yah-ta-hey is ranked the 246th 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). Yah-ta-hey was ranked the 196th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Yah-ta-hey's White Population

16 residents of Yah-ta-hey, or 3.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Yah-ta-hey is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Yah-ta-hey ranks 442nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Yah-ta-hey's White population has declined by an estimated 63.6%. White residents' share of Yah-ta-hey's population has decreased from 5.8% to 3.2%.

Yah-ta-hey is more White than neighboring Rock Springs (0% White), Gamerco (0.3% White), and White Cliffs (0% White). Yah-ta-hey is less White than neighboring Gallup (17.9% White).

Yah-ta-hey's Black Population

0 residents of Yah-ta-hey, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Yah-ta-hey is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Yah-ta-hey ranks 171st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Yah-ta-hey's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Yah-ta-hey's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Yah-ta-hey is less Black than neighboring Rock Springs (0.2% Black), and Gallup (1.2% Black).

Yah-ta-hey's Asian Population

0 residents of Yah-ta-hey, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Yah-ta-hey is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Yah-ta-hey ranks 267th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Yah-ta-hey's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Yah-ta-hey's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Yah-ta-hey is less Asian than neighboring Gallup (3.4% Asian).

Yah-ta-hey's Hispanic Population

106 residents of Yah-ta-hey, or 20.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Yah-ta-hey is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Yah-ta-hey ranks 419th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Yah-ta-hey's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 27.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Yah-ta-hey's population has increased from 11.0% to 20.9%.

Yah-ta-hey is more Hispanic than neighboring Rock Springs (0% Hispanic), Twin Lakes (0.4% Hispanic), and White Cliffs (12.2% Hispanic). Yah-ta-hey is less Hispanic than neighboring Gamerco (69% Hispanic), and Gallup (23.8% Hispanic).

Yah-ta-hey's Native American/Other Population

385 residents of Yah-ta-hey, or 75.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Yah-ta-hey is significantly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Yah-ta-hey ranks 65th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Yah-ta-hey's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 36.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Yah-ta-hey's population has decreased from 80.2% to 75.9%.

Yah-ta-hey is more Native American/Other than neighboring Gamerco (27.6% Native American/Other), and Gallup (50.2% Native American/Other). Yah-ta-hey is less Native American/Other than neighboring Rock Springs (99.8% Native American/Other), Twin Lakes (93.7% Native American/Other), and White Cliffs (84.3% Native American/Other).

Yah-ta-hey's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Yah-ta-hey, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Yah-ta-hey is slightly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Yah-ta-hey ranks 259th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Yah-ta-hey's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Yah-ta-hey's population has decreased from 2.4% to 0.0%.

Yah-ta-hey is less Multiracial than neighboring Twin Lakes (2.6% Multiracial), Gamerco (3.1% Multiracial), Gallup (3.5% Multiracial), and White Cliffs (3.4% 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.