Alamogordo, NM Demographics
A map of Alamogordo's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 16,145 | 52.3% |
Hispanic | 10,250 | 33.2% |
Black | 1,677 | 5.4% |
Multiracial | 1,546 | 5.0% |
Asian | 719 | 2.3% |
Native American/Other | 561 | 1.8% |
Alamogordo, New Mexico had a population of 30,898 in 2020. It was 52.3% White, 5.4% Black, 2.3% Asian, 33.2% Hispanic, 1.8% Native American/Other, and 5.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Alamogordo, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Alamogordo is the 11th most populous. 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).
Alamogordo's White Population
16,145 residents of Alamogordo identify as White, or 52.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Alamogordo larger than the White share of the population of New Mexico (36.5% White). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Alamogordo is ranked #168 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Alamogordo is more White than neighboring Tularosa (36.6% White). Alamogordo is less White than neighboring Boles Acres (69.9% White), La Luz (60.3% White), Holloman AFB (55.8% White), and High Rolls (82.1% White).
Alamogordo's Black Population
1,677 residents of Alamogordo identify as Black, or 5.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Alamogordo roughly similar to the Black share of the population of New Mexico (1.8% Black). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Alamogordo is ranked #8 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Alamogordo is more Black than neighboring Boles Acres (1.1% Black), La Luz (1.1% Black), High Rolls (0.1% Black), and Tularosa (0.7% Black). Alamogordo is less Black than neighboring Holloman AFB (10.3% Black).
Alamogordo's Asian Population
719 residents of Alamogordo identify as Asian, or 2.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Alamogordo roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New Mexico (1.7% Asian). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Alamogordo is ranked #23 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Alamogordo is more Asian than neighboring Boles Acres (1.8% Asian), La Luz (1.1% Asian), High Rolls (0.8% Asian), and Tularosa (0.3% Asian). Alamogordo is less Asian than neighboring Holloman AFB (3.5% Asian).
Alamogordo's Hispanic Population
10,250 residents of Alamogordo identify as Hispanic, or 33.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Alamogordo less than the Hispanic share of the population of New Mexico (47.7% Hispanic). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Alamogordo is ranked #286 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Alamogordo is more Hispanic than neighboring Boles Acres (19.9% Hispanic), La Luz (32% Hispanic), Holloman AFB (18.5% Hispanic), and High Rolls (11.7% Hispanic). Alamogordo is less Hispanic than neighboring Tularosa (52.9% Hispanic).
Alamogordo's Native American/Other Population
561 residents of Alamogordo identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Alamogordo slightly less than the Native American/Other share of the population of New Mexico (9.5% Native American/Other). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Alamogordo is ranked #281 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Alamogordo is more Native American/Other than neighboring La Luz (1.6% Native American/Other). Alamogordo is less Native American/Other than neighboring Boles Acres (2.4% Native American/Other), Holloman AFB (1.9% Native American/Other), High Rolls (1.9% Native American/Other), and Tularosa (6.7% Native American/Other).
Alamogordo's Multiracial Population
1,546 residents of Alamogordo identify as Multiracial, or 5.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Alamogordo roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Mexico (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Alamogordo is ranked #64 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Alamogordo is more Multiracial than neighboring La Luz (3.9% Multiracial), High Rolls (3.4% Multiracial), and Tularosa (2.8% Multiracial). Alamogordo is less Multiracial than neighboring Holloman AFB (10.1% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.