Carrizozo, NM Demographics

A map of Carrizozo's Population by Race

Carrizozo, New Mexico had a population of 972 in 2020. It was 43.5% White, 0.5% Black, 0.5% Asian, 48.0% Hispanic, 3.8% Native American/Other, and 3.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Carrizozo, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Carrizozo is the 162nd 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).

Carrizozo's White Population

423 residents of Carrizozo identify as White, or 43.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Carrizozo slightly larger than the White share of the population of New Mexico (36.5% White). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Carrizozo is ranked #201 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Carrizozo is more White than neighboring Ruidoso Downs (36.3% White). Carrizozo is less White than neighboring Nogal (82.9% White), Capitan (69.6% White), Ruidoso (61.4% White), and Bent (57.3% White).

Carrizozo's Black Population

5 residents of Carrizozo identify as Black, or 0.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Carrizozo roughly similar to the Black share of the population of New Mexico (1.8% Black). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Carrizozo is ranked #170 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Carrizozo is more Black than neighboring Nogal (0% Black), Capitan (0.4% Black), Ruidoso (0.4% Black), Ruidoso Downs (0.4% Black), and Bent (0% Black).

Carrizozo's Asian Population

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

Carrizozo is more Asian than neighboring Nogal (0% Asian), and Bent (0% Asian). Carrizozo is less Asian than neighboring Capitan (0.6% Asian), and Ruidoso (1.1% Asian).

Carrizozo's Hispanic Population

467 residents of Carrizozo identify as Hispanic, or 48.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Carrizozo roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of New Mexico (47.7% Hispanic). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Carrizozo is ranked #236 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Carrizozo is more Hispanic than neighboring Nogal (10.5% Hispanic), Capitan (24.7% Hispanic), Ruidoso (30.2% Hispanic), and Bent (39.3% Hispanic). Carrizozo is less Hispanic than neighboring Ruidoso Downs (55% Hispanic).

Carrizozo's Native American/Other Population

37 residents of Carrizozo identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 3.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Carrizozo 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, Carrizozo is ranked #172 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Carrizozo is more Native American/Other than neighboring Nogal (0% Native American/Other), Capitan (1.3% Native American/Other), Ruidoso (3.5% Native American/Other), and Bent (2% Native American/Other). Carrizozo is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ruidoso Downs (5.2% Native American/Other).

Carrizozo's Multiracial Population

35 residents of Carrizozo identify as Multiracial, or 3.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Carrizozo roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Mexico (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Carrizozo is ranked #131 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Carrizozo is more Multiracial than neighboring Capitan (3.4% Multiracial), Ruidoso (3.4% Multiracial), Ruidoso Downs (2.6% Multiracial), and Bent (1.3% Multiracial). Carrizozo is less Multiracial than neighboring Nogal (6.7% Multiracial).

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