Zuni Pueblo, NM Demographics

A map of Zuni Pueblo's Population by Race

Zuni Pueblo, New Mexico has an estimated population of 5,864, a decrease from the 6,176 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 98.2% Native American/Other, 1.2% Hispanic, 0.4% White, 0.1% Asian, 0.1% Multiracial, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Zuni Pueblo, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Zuni Pueblo has become 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 Zuni Pueblo, that probability was 7.0% in 2020 and 3.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Zuni Pueblo is ranked the 41st 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). Zuni Pueblo was ranked the 37th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Zuni Pueblo's White Population

23 residents of Zuni Pueblo, or 0.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Zuni Pueblo is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Zuni Pueblo ranks 491st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Zuni Pueblo's White population has declined by an estimated 53.1%. White residents' share of Zuni Pueblo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Zuni Pueblo is more White than neighboring Lupton (0% White). Zuni Pueblo is less White than neighboring Black Rock (1.6% White), Sagar (62.9% White), Vanderwagen (55.7% White), and Pinehaven (100% White).

Zuni Pueblo's Black Population

0 residents of Zuni Pueblo, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Zuni Pueblo is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Zuni Pueblo ranks 302nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

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

Zuni Pueblo's Asian Population

7 residents of Zuni Pueblo, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Zuni Pueblo is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Zuni Pueblo ranks 253rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Zuni Pueblo's Asian population has declined by an estimated 36.4%. Asian residents' share of Zuni Pueblo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Zuni Pueblo is more Asian than neighboring Sagar (0% Asian), Vanderwagen (0% Asian), Pinehaven (0% Asian), and Lupton (0% Asian). Zuni Pueblo is less Asian than neighboring Black Rock (8.5% Asian).

Zuni Pueblo's Hispanic Population

68 residents of Zuni Pueblo, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Zuni Pueblo is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Zuni Pueblo ranks 502nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Zuni Pueblo's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 41.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Zuni Pueblo's population has decreased from 1.9% to 1.2%.

Zuni Pueblo is more Hispanic than neighboring Sagar (0% Hispanic), Pinehaven (0% Hispanic), and Lupton (0% Hispanic). Zuni Pueblo is less Hispanic than neighboring Black Rock (9.5% Hispanic), and Vanderwagen (44.3% Hispanic).

Zuni Pueblo's Native American/Other Population

5,760 residents of Zuni Pueblo, or 98.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Zuni Pueblo is significantly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Zuni Pueblo ranks 18th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Zuni Pueblo's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 3.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Zuni Pueblo's population has increased from 96.4% to 98.2%.

Zuni Pueblo is more Native American/Other than neighboring Black Rock (79.4% Native American/Other), Sagar (0% Native American/Other), Vanderwagen (0% Native American/Other), and Pinehaven (0% Native American/Other). Zuni Pueblo is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lupton (100% Native American/Other).

Zuni Pueblo's Multiracial Population

6 residents of Zuni Pueblo, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Zuni Pueblo is slightly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Zuni Pueblo ranks 441st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Zuni Pueblo's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 86.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Zuni Pueblo's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.1%.

Zuni Pueblo is more Multiracial than neighboring Vanderwagen (0% Multiracial), Pinehaven (0% Multiracial), and Lupton (0% Multiracial). Zuni Pueblo is less Multiracial than neighboring Black Rock (1% Multiracial), and Sagar (37.1% 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.