Aztec, NM Demographics

A map of Aztec's Population by Race

Aztec, New Mexico had a population of 6,201 in 2020. It was 58.5% White, 0.2% Black, 0.5% Asian, 24.3% Hispanic, 11.7% Native American/Other, and 4.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Aztec, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Aztec is the 36th 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).

Aztec's White Population

3,626 residents of Aztec identify as White, or 58.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Aztec considerably larger than the White share of the population of New Mexico (36.5% White). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Aztec is ranked #141 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Aztec is more White than neighboring North Light Plant (55.9% White), and Bloomfield (37.6% White). Aztec is less White than neighboring Center Point (73.5% White), Spencerville (64.3% White), and South River (66.4% White).

Aztec's Black Population

13 residents of Aztec identify as Black, or 0.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Aztec roughly similar to the Black share of the population of New Mexico (1.8% Black). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Aztec is ranked #257 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Aztec is more Black than neighboring Spencerville (0.1% Black), and South River (0.1% Black). Aztec is less Black than neighboring Center Point (0.3% Black), North Light Plant (0.9% Black), and Bloomfield (0.3% Black).

Aztec's Asian Population

34 residents of Aztec identify as Asian, or 0.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Aztec roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New Mexico (1.7% Asian). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Aztec is ranked #150 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Aztec is more Asian than neighboring Center Point (0.4% Asian), North Light Plant (0.4% Asian), Spencerville (0.4% Asian), and South River (0.4% Asian). Aztec is less Asian than neighboring Bloomfield (0.8% Asian).

Aztec's Hispanic Population

1,506 residents of Aztec identify as Hispanic, or 24.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Aztec considerably less than the Hispanic share of the population of New Mexico (47.7% Hispanic). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Aztec is ranked #324 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Aztec is more Hispanic than neighboring Center Point (18.6% Hispanic), Spencerville (22.5% Hispanic), and South River (22.7% Hispanic). Aztec is less Hispanic than neighboring North Light Plant (27% Hispanic), and Bloomfield (31.7% Hispanic).

Aztec's Native American/Other Population

723 residents of Aztec identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 11.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Aztec roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New Mexico (9.5% Native American/Other). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Aztec is ranked #118 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Aztec is more Native American/Other than neighboring Center Point (4.6% Native American/Other), Spencerville (8.6% Native American/Other), and South River (7.2% Native American/Other). Aztec is less Native American/Other than neighboring North Light Plant (11.9% Native American/Other), and Bloomfield (26.5% Native American/Other).

Aztec's Multiracial Population

299 residents of Aztec identify as Multiracial, or 4.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Aztec roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Mexico (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Aztec is ranked #74 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Aztec is more Multiracial than neighboring Center Point (2.5% Multiracial), North Light Plant (4% Multiracial), Bloomfield (3.2% Multiracial), Spencerville (4.1% Multiracial), and South River (3.1% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.